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| Category: Aquatic Plant |
| Family: Alismataceae (Water Plantains) |
| Origin: South America |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Parentage: (Echinodorus ? x E. uruguayensis) |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Echinodorus x barthii (Aquatic) (Red Melon Sword) - Decorative and beautiful solitary plant. The leaves change color from red-black in the youngest leaves to dark green in the oldest. The color develops well when the light intensity is high and there are sufficient micro-nutrients in the aquarium. Thrives with a nutritious bottom and CO2 addition to promote vigorous growth. Flower stalks emerge in late spring into summer. The inflorescences are generally unbranched with white flowers of 3/4" to 1" wide. Foliage grows in a rosette style, reaching 8-10 inches tall and wide. Best situated in half day of sun. Cold hardy to 25-30° F.
The information displayed on this page about Echinodorus x barthii is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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