Echinodorus 'Barthii'

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Red Melon Sword

Alismataceae

Hybrid

Medium - High

6 - 8                       

Easy

Rosette

Medium

Yes

Mid - background

Bare Root, Potted

 Echinodorus barthii

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Echinodorus 'Barthii' is more commonly known in the United States aquarium trade as Red Melon sword plant. Burgundy red submerged leaves are the highlight of this aquarium plant.  Echinodorus 'Barthii' is one of the more compact  and slower growing sword plants allowing it to be planted in midground areas of the aquarium. 

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