Echinodorus cordifolius 'Tropica Marble Queen'

Echinodorus cordifolius 'Tropica Marble Queen' is a good choice as an aquarium plant because the Marble Queen Sword (as it is more commonly known) can handle many different conditions.  Lighting intensities for Echinodorus cordifolius 'Tropica Marble Queen' can vary from low to high with the best color seen at higher intensities.  Plant Marble Queen Radican swords in the background areas of your aquarium as they can reach a large size.  The highlight of Echinodorus cordifolius 'Tropica Marble Queen' is the large bright green and white splashed leaves it produces.  Marble Queen sword plants are great in aquariums for beginners.

Common Name:  Marble Queen Sword

Family Name:       Alsimataceae

Native To:            Cultivar  

Lighting:               Moderate 

Requirements:       Undemanding but grows best with good nutrient supply

Growth Form:       Rosette 

Growth Rate:         Moderate 

True Aquatic:         Yes

Placement in Tank: Background

Available As:           Bare root. potted