Echinodorus Martii, commonly known as Ruffled Amazon Sword or Echinodorus Major, is a highly sought-after aquarium plant known for its lush, ruffled leaves and robust growth. This plant is perfect for creating a dramatic focal point in your aquarium, making it a favorite among aquascaping enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Echinodorus Martii
• Common Name: Ruffled Amazon Sword, Echinodorus Major
• Family: Alismataceae
• Leaf Color: Green
• Growth Form: Rosette, ruffled

Unique Characteristics

Echinodorus Martii is prized for its large, ruffled leaves that provide a striking visual impact. Its robust growth and size make it ideal for creating bold and impressive aquascapes, especially in larger tanks.

Ideal Conditions

To ensure the best growth and vibrant appearance for Echinodorus Martii, provide the following conditions:

• Light: Moderate to high intensity
• CO2: Beneficial for optimal growth
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate preferred
• Water Temperature: 22-28°C (72-82°F)
• pH Range: 6.5-7.5

Care and Maintenance

This plant is relatively easy to care for and is suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists:

• Lighting: Ensure moderate to high light levels to maintain its vibrant green coloration.
• CO2 Injection: Regular CO2 supplementation can enhance growth and health.
• Trimming: Remove old or damaged leaves to encourage new growth.
• Fertilization: Regular fertilization supports vigorous growth and overall health.

Aquascaping Uses

Echinodorus Martii is versatile and can be used in various ways:

• Background Plant: Ideal for creating a lush, green backdrop.
• Centerpiece Plant: Its large, ruffled leaves make it an excellent focal point.
• Accent Plant: Can be used to add dramatic contrast and texture.

The large, ruffled leaves of Echinodorus Martii provide excellent texture and visual interest, making it a great choice for both Dutch and Nature-style aquascapes.

Propagation

Propagation of Echinodorus Martii is straightforward. This plant propagates through runners and daughter plants. Simply separate the daughter plants and replant them in the substrate, where they will develop roots and grow into new plants.

Echinodorus Martii is a must-have for any aquarist looking to enhance their aquarium with a bold and eye-catching plant. Its striking leaves, robust growth, and easy maintenance make it a standout choice for creating a beautiful, natural underwater landscape.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.