Echinodorus Big Bear
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Common Name: Big Bear Sword Plant
Scientific Name: (Echinodorus sp. 'Big Bear')
Echinodorus Big Bear is a hybrid sword plant known for its large, broad leaves that display deep green to reddish-brown hues. This plant makes an impressive centerpiece in medium to large aquariums and thrives in submerged conditions. Its adaptability to emersed growth also makes it a great option for paludariums and vivariums.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
Quick Guide
- Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Vivarium
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Care Level: Medium
- Light Requirements: Moderate Light, High Light
- CO2 Requirements: CO2 Optional
- Placement: Background, Middleground
- Growth Characteristics: Moderate-Growing, Spreading
- Water Parameters: Soft Water, Neutral pH
- Special Features: Colorful Foliage, Flowering
- Country of Origin: South America (Hybrid)
Essentials
- Light: Moderate to high; strong lighting enhances its reddish tones.
- Water: Soft to moderately hard water with a pH of 6.5–7.5. Thrives submerged but adapts well to emersed conditions.
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C).
- Soil: Nutrient-rich substrate is essential for optimal growth and coloration.
- Placement: Best suited as a background plant or a large middleground accent in spacious aquascapes.
Features
- Size: Grows to 16–20 inches tall, making it a bold choice for larger tanks.
- Rate: Moderate-growing; faster growth with CO2 and nutrient supplementation.
- Foliage: Broad, lance-shaped leaves with green to reddish-brown tones that deepen under strong lighting.
- Flowering: Produces small white flowers in emersed setups.
Care
- Fertilizer: Requires a nutrient-rich substrate and root tabs. Liquid fertilizers with iron and micronutrients improve its reddish hues. CO2 supplementation is optional but promotes healthier, faster growth.
- Pruning/Propagation: Trim older or damaged leaves to encourage fresh growth. Propagate by separating runners or plantlets from the parent plant.
- Special Tips: Provide ample space to allow its large leaves to spread. Place in a well-lit area to maximize coloration and prevent shading.
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