{"product_id":"echinodorus-palaefolius","title":"Echinodorus palaefolius","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eEchinodorus palaefolius – Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eEchinodorus palaefolius is a robust, medium-sized sword plant native to South America, recognized for its broad, sword-shaped leaves that grow upright in dense rosettes. Its natural, bright green foliage provides height and structure to mid-ground or background areas in aquariums, making it a versatile choice for both beginner and experienced aquascapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eThis species thrives in nutrient-rich substrate and moderate lighting. It spreads slowly through runners, forming new plantlets that maintain a neat and manageable layout. While CO₂ supplementation is not essential, it can accelerate growth and enhance leaf size. Echinodorus palaefolius is hardy, adaptable to various water parameters, and provides a stable, natural backdrop for nature-style planted tanks, community setups, or biotope aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eCare Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosette plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eEchinodorus palaefolius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale-leaf Sword\u003cbr data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alismataceae\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-ground to Background\u003cbr data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required (beneficial for fuller growth)\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 – 7.5\u003cbr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 – 28 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich substrate preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners\u003cbr data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 – 40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"baka","offers":[{"title":"Loose","offer_id":41429571862661,"sku":"WP77","price":55.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Net Pot","offer_id":41429571895429,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/files\/echinodorus-palifolius-topf.jpg?v=1763184930","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/echinodorus-palaefolius","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}