{"product_id":"baka-echinodorus-cordifolius-mini","title":"Baka - Echinodorus cordifolius ‘Mini'","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus cordifolius ‘Mini’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus cordifolius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Mini’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Mini Sword Plant \/ Mini Creeping Burhead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: South America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Alismataceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 10–25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Slow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement in Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Foreground, Midground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Medium to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Recommended for compact, healthy growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Adventitious plantlets on flower stalks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus cordifolius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Mini’ is a compact and attractive sword plant that offers the classic rosette form of an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without the large size normally associated with the genus. Reaching only around 10–25 cm in height, it is particularly well suited to smaller aquariums or to foreground and midground placement in larger planted tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts fresh, light-green leaves form neat rosettes that create a beautiful contrast against darker green, red or finely textured plants. With good lighting and sufficient nutrition, the plant remains especially compact, making it an excellent choice for aquascapes where a broad-leaved rosette plant is wanted without overwhelming the layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Echinodorus Variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Unlike many sword plants that can quickly dominate an aquarium, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus cordifolius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Mini’ generally remains below 25 cm, making it suitable for smaller tanks and carefully designed aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh Light-Green Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Its bright green leaves provide excellent contrast against darker plants, red stem plants, wood and stone hardscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Rosette Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The leaves develop from a central rosette, creating a naturally full and structured appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Smaller Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Its compact size makes it particularly useful in nano and 60 cm aquariums, while in larger tanks it can be used effectively in the foreground or midground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow, Manageable Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Its relatively slow growth rate makes this an easy plant to incorporate into layouts without frequent trimming or maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Medium to high lighting is recommended. Good lighting encourages shorter, denser growth and helps the plant maintain its attractive compact rosette form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: CO₂ supplementation is recommended for the best growth and overall appearance. In planted aquariums, approximately 20–30 mg\/L CO₂ will support healthy, compact development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: This plant is adaptable to a wide range of aquarium conditions, with a preferred temperature of 22–28°C and a pH range of approximately 5.0–8.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Like most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ‘Mini’ benefits greatly from nutrients available around its roots. A nutrient-rich substrate or regular use of root fertiliser will encourage strong root development and healthy new leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Growth is relatively slow and maintenance is minimal. Older, damaged or deteriorating leaves can be removed at the base to encourage fresh growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant directly into the substrate, ensuring that the roots are well anchored while keeping the crown of the plant above the substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the most compact growth, provide good lighting together with consistent nutrition and CO₂.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow some space around each plant so that the rosette can develop naturally without being shaded by faster-growing species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn smaller aquariums, use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus cordifolius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Mini’ as a feature plant in the foreground or midground. In larger aquascapes, several plants can be grouped together to create a lush transition between low foreground plants and taller background species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts light-green foliage pairs particularly well with dark hardscape, deep-green plants and red or bronze species, creating strong colour and texture contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"baka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41946792657029,"sku":"ECH-CMI","price":65.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/baka-echinodorus-cordifolius-mini","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}