Echinodorus Tenellus Sp Broad Leaf (tc cup)

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Echinodorus Tenellus Sp Broad Leaf (tc cup)
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Echinodorus Tenellus Sp Broad Leaf (tc cup)

Original price was: ₹250.Current price is: ₹155.

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Description

Echinodorus tenellus ‘Broad Leaf’ is a variation of the popular dwarf chain sword, a carpeting plant commonly used in freshwater aquascaping. Here’s a quick overview of what makes the ‘Broad Leaf’ form special:

🌿 Echinodorus tenellus ‘Broad Leaf’ Overview

  • Common Name: Broad Leaf Dwarf Chain Sword

  • Scientific Name: Echinodorus tenellus ‘Broad Leaf’

  • Family: Alismataceae

  • Type: Rosette plant, carpeting ground cover

✅ Key Characteristics

Feature Details
Growth Form Low-growing rosettes with broader leaves than standard E. tenellus
Leaf Size 1–3 cm wide (broader than typical narrow-leaf form)
Color Bright green; may turn reddish under high light
Height 5–10 cm (depending on light and CO₂)
Growth Rate Moderate to fast
Lighting Medium to high
CO₂ Not required, but helps with carpeting
Substrate Nutrient-rich substrate ideal (sand or aqua soil)

🌱 Aquascaping Uses

  • Great for foreground and midground in nano to medium tanks

  • Forms a dense carpet over time with runners

  • Works well in Dutch and Nature-style aquascapes

  • Pairs beautifully with hardscape like stones or driftwood

💡 Care Tips

  • Trim runners to control spread

  • Higher light promotes compact growth and reddish hues

  • Occasional root tab fertilization helps in nutrient-poor substrates

  • Can be propagated by cutting and replanting runners

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