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    Tropica marble, Marble Queen (variety) are cultivated by Oriental Aquarium in Singapore. One of the largest of the Echinodorus for aquaria, this species makes a superb specimen in tanks 3-4 feet in length.

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    Tropica marble, Marble Queen (variety) are cultivated by Oriental Aquarium in Singapore. One of the largest of the Echinodorus for aquaria, this species makes a superb specimen in tanks 3-4 feet in length.

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    Echinodorus Cordifolius

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    Tropica marble, Marble Queen (variety) are cultivated by Oriental Aquarium in Singapore. One of the largest of the Echinodorus for aquaria, this species makes a superb specimen in tanks 3-4 feet in length.

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    Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species

    : Plantae : Angiosperms : Monocots : Alismatales : Alismataceae : Echinodorus : E. cordifolius

    Can

    be found in wetlands in Mexico and North America. In USA it occurs in the southeastern states, to Virginia, Illinois and Texas. Also found in Mexico and the northern states of South America.

    Tropica Marble, Marble Queen (variety) are cultivated by Oriental Aquarium in Singapore.

    Biology
    Habitat

    Herbs, perennial, stout, to 100 cm; rhizomes present, usually in larger species, whereas smaller species are stoloniferous.

    Leaves emersed, submersed leaves mostly absent


    It also has a strong tendency to grow above the surface in shallow water (depth 18" and under) and send up leaf blades which are stiffer and have a heart-shape. Adaptable to basic (alkaline) water, it nonetheless tends to grow better in slightly acidic water. A very extensive root system develops, spreading out for several inches. Inflorescences (floral stocks) will produce adventitious plants when submersed; after a few weeks, these can be carefully removed from the stalk and planted as new plants

    Breeding system: Hermaphroditic

    Found

    in marshes, swamps and ponds. Blooms in the late summer to early fall.

    Habit Leaf Complexity Leaf Shape Leaf Venation Leaf Pubescence Leaf Margin Leaf Apex Leaf Base Fruit Type Leaf Color Flower Size Sepals Petals Stamens

    : Herb : Simple : Ovate : Parallel : Glabrous : Entire : Obtuse : Cordate : Achene : green : 12 mm : sepals 3, persistent : petals 3, imbricated in the bud : 6 to usually many more

    Easily cultivated in neutral to soft water and tropical to sub-tropical temperatures. Rich substrate and good light. Common in the cultivated aquarium trade. One of the largest of the Echinodorus for aquaria, this species makes a superb specimen in tanks 3-4 feet in length and is excellent as a corner or background plant. In opentop aquaria leaves will often grow emersed (above the surface). The size is dependent upon the light and nutrient availability; brighter light or a light period of 12+ hours will result in larger leaves above the surface; less light (11 hours duration) will restrain growth, and removing large older leaves and occasionally trimming the roots will keep the plant from growing too large.

    CO2

    infusion helps stronger growth. A heavy feeder and for optimum growth a rich substrate is needed, including clay. Not fussy as to water conditions, tropical aquarium temperatures. Can be grown outdoors in warmer countries, it does not tolerate frost. Likes a lot of light. Can be grown in or by the pond in warmer climes. The seeds can be sown in shallow water. water: pH: 6.5-7.5; 5-15 (19-28C)

    Echinodorus

    cordifolius are efficient for reducing the concentrations of nutrients and organic matter (especially ammonia) in the water ultimately discharged to the environment.

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