Echinodorus Magdalenensis

Echinodorus Magdalenensis is another variant in the Echinodorus family that is closely related to Echinodorus Quadricostatus. It is commonly referred to as Helanthium Qudricostatus Var. Magdalenensis as well. The best way to differentiate this aquatic plants is through the appearance of their seeds and natural habitat. Echinodorus Magdalenensis features a light green hue on its elongated foliage that is shaped like a sword. This aquatic plant is fairly hardy and makes a great addition to the mid-ground of a planted aquarium tank. It can also be utilized as a foreground aquatic plant choice in large aquarium tanks as Echinodorus Magdalenensis has the potential to form dense tufts if given the chance. 

Although this aquatic plant can adapt to a wide range of aquarium tank parameters, Echinodorus Magdalenensis will show deficiencies through yellowing leaves if the lighting is too weak or the substrate isn’t nutritious enough. Echinodorus Magdalenensis is a flowering species and has the ability to produce small, white flowers above the water’s surface if the care provided is optimal.