Echinodorus cordifolius fluitans

Echinodorus cordifolius ‘Fluitans’

Specifications:

• Plant Name: Echinodorus cordifolius ‘Fluitans’
• Common Name: Floating Amazon Sword
• Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic plant (floating or rooted)
• Origin: North America
• Height: 30–60 cm (when rooted)
• Light Requirement: Medium
• CO₂: Not required, but beneficial
• Placement: Background or floating
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Overview:

Echinodorus cordifolius ‘Fluitans’ is a unique and versatile Amazon Sword variety, best known for its ability to grow as a floating plant with broad, heart-shaped leaves at the water’s surface. Its floating growth habit provides shade and shelter, making it especially useful in community aquariums.

When allowed to root, it develops tall, sturdy stems suitable for background placement. Whether floating or planted, this species adds a lush, natural feel and can help diffuse strong lighting within the aquarium.

Care and Growth:

This plant prefers medium lighting and does not require CO₂ injection, though supplementation can encourage faster growth. A nutrient-rich substrate is recommended if planted, as Echinodorus species are heavy root feeders.

Regular trimming may be needed to control size, particularly when grown floating, as the leaves can spread across the surface. Removing older leaves encourages fresh, healthy growth.

Key Features:

• Can be grown floating or rooted
• Broad, heart-shaped leaves provide shade
• Fast-growing and hardy
• Ideal for background planting or surface coverage
• Great for natural and community aquariums

Plant only. Aquarium and accessories not included.