Echinodorus cordifolius ‘Tropica Marble Queen’

Echinodorus cordifolius ‘Tropica Marble Queen’ is a variegated form of Echinodorus cordifolius, also known as the Creeping Burhead or “Radican Sword.” It has longish ovate leaves with a heart-shaped base that have a pattern of darker and lighter green, as well as reddish patches. This variegation is more noticeable in emersed leaves than in submerged leaves. The emersed plant can reach a height of 50 cm, whereas the underwater stage has shorter leaves and petioles. The leaf blades grow to be about 20 cm long. This Echinodorus is a simple and quick-growing aquarium plant.