'Harbich Red' stays much smaller than the original form of E. cordifolius. Emersed leaves are round with hairs on the leaf blades; submersed leaves in aquariums are much narrower. This variety is very robust and has firm, solid leaves. The pedicels develop a lot of adventitious plantlets, although these can develop properly only in open aquariums. The name 'Harbich Red' refers to the reddish color of new leaves, which turn green over time.

Plant profile

Genus:	Echinodorus
Species:	cordifolius 'Harbich Red'
Family:	Alismataceae
Origin:	Cultivar
Light:	high - medium
Temperature:	22-28°C
Growth rate:	moderate
Area:	Middleground
Height:	up to 40 cm
pH:	5-8
Water hardness:	very soft to hard
Co2:	20-30 mg/l
Propagation:	adventitious plantlets on the pedicel