Echinodorus Yellow Sun
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Common Name: Yellow Sun Sword Plant
Scientific Name: (Echinodorus 'Yellow Sun')
Echinodorus Yellow Sun is a vibrant sword plant hybrid known for its striking yellow-green leaves with subtle veining. This compact plant is ideal for adding a pop of color to aquascapes, especially in the foreground or middleground of small to medium-sized tanks. It thrives in submerged conditions but can also adapt to emersed growth in paludariums and terrariums.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
Quick Guide
- Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Vivarium, Riparium
- Care Level: Medium
- Light Requirements: Moderate Light,
- High Light
- CO2 Requirements: CO2 Optional
- Placement: Foreground, 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; brighter light enhances its yellow coloration.
- Water: Prefers soft to moderately hard water with a pH of 6.5–7.5. Thrives submerged but can adapt to emersed growth.
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C).
- Soil: Nutrient-rich substrate is recommended to support healthy growth.
- Placement: Best suited for the middleground or as a large background plant in smaller tanks.
Features
- Size: Grows to 4–12 inches tall, making it compact for a sword plant.
- Rate: Moderate-growing; benefits from stable water parameters.
- Foliage: Broad, rounded leaves with a bright yellow-green hue, ideal for adding contrast in aquascapes.
- Flowering: Rare in submerged conditions but may bloom when grown emersed.
Care
- Fertilizer: Requires a nutrient-rich substrate and regular root tabs. Liquid fertilizers with micronutrients help maintain vibrant leaf coloration. CO2 supplementation enhances growth but isn’t mandatory.
- Pruning/Propagation: Remove older leaves to maintain its compact shape. Propagate by dividing runners or plantlets that develop from the main plant.
- Special Tips: Place in a well-lit area to maximize its yellow hues. Avoid planting in deep shade, as this can dull its coloration.
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