{"product_id":"echinodorus-major-copy","title":"Echinodorus schulueteri","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"208\" data-start=\"165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"208\" data-start=\"168\"\u003eEchinodorus schlueteri – Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"210\"\u003eEchinodorus schlueteri is a compact, slow-growing sword plant native to South America, prized for its dense rosettes of thick, upright leaves. Its medium-green foliage provides a solid, structured look that works well as a mid-ground to background plant in medium to large aquariums. Unlike larger Echinodorus species, \u003cem data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"529\"\u003eE. schlueteri\u003c\/em\u003e maintains a tidy, manageable size, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced aquascapers who want the lush sword plant aesthetic without overwhelming their layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"723\"\u003eThis hardy species thrives in nutrient-rich substrate and moderate lighting, producing runners that form new plantlets over time. While CO₂ supplementation is optional, it can promote faster growth and fuller leaves. \u003cem data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"940\"\u003eE. schlueteri\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for nature-style aquascapes, community tanks, or planted tanks where a stable, visually striking background plant is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1095\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003eCare Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosette plant\u003cbr data-end=\"1144\" data-start=\"1141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"1144\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1165\"\u003eEchinodorus schlueteri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1192\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schlueter’s Sword\u003cbr data-end=\"1229\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alismataceae\u003cbr data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1459\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1298\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-ground to Background\u003cbr data-end=\"1326\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1336\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required (beneficial for fuller growth)\u003cbr data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003cbr data-end=\"1437\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1561\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1468\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 – 7.5\u003cbr data-end=\"1481\" data-start=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1481\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 – 28 °C\u003cbr data-end=\"1511\" data-start=\"1508\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich substrate preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1579\" data-start=\"1563\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners\u003cbr data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 – 35 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"baka","offers":[{"title":"Loose","offer_id":41429570420869,"sku":"WP76","price":55.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Net Pot","offer_id":41429570453637,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/files\/echinodorus-schlueteri-topf_a0e50f4f-eb10-4716-a7c1-37394192ecad.jpg?v=1763184365","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/echinodorus-major-copy","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}