Echinodorus bleheri

Echinodorus bleheri is native to the rivers and floodplains of tropical South America, particularly Brazil, where it grows partially submerged in slow-moving, nutrient-rich waters. In the aquarium it forms a large, symmetrical rosette of broad, lance-shaped, bright-green leaves that can reach 60 cm tall, making it a true statement background plant. It is one of the hardiest aquatic plants available — tolerating a wide range of water parameters and forgiving of inconsistent care — yet rewards good husbandry with vigorous, lush growth.