Echinodorus 'Sankt Elmsfeuer'

Family: Alismataceae

Genus: Echinodorus

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Background

Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

15-30°C(opt: 24°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-7

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L

Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L

Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

Will this plant grow in your aquarium?

Check compatibility based on your aquarium parameters

Requires account

Create account to check compatibility

Add your aquarium parameters and see if this plant will thrive

What you can check:

If your water parameters match plant requirements
What parameters need adjustment for healthy growth
Potential issues before adding the plant

Create account and manage your aquarium

Already have an account? Sign in

Description

Echinodorus 'St. Elmo's Fire' was bred by Tomas Kaliebe through crossbreeding Echinodorus 'Grosser Baer' and 'Ozelot', introduced to the market in 2003. This variety grows to a medium to large height, featuring long leaves with a light red flamed pattern under intense lighting. Its leaf blades reach up to 30 cm in length and 5.5 cm in width, while the leaf stalk attains a maximum length of 20 cm. Echinodorus 'St. Elmo's Fire' is relatively low-maintenance, tolerating moderate light levels, making it an ideal choice for solo placement in the mid-ground of an aquarium.