Echinodorus Palaefolius

The image shows Echinodorus palaefolius, also known as the Mexican Sword Plant, an aquatic plant native to South America. It is characterized by long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves that can vary in color from light to dark green depending on the water conditions. E. palaefolius is considered a moderately hardy plant, making it suitable for beginners in aquascaping. It thrives in water temperatures between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius and prefers moderate to high light conditions with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. This plant propagates through runners that grow along the substrate, producing new plantlets. It can grow up to 20-40 cm in height and width.