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Datasheet
| Aquarium Compatible | yes |
| Plant Outdoor | yes |
| Plant Emersed Growth | yes |
| Plant Growth | fast |
| Temperature Tolerance | 15°C / 59.00°F - 30°C / 86.00°F |
| Temperature | 20°C / 68.00°F - 28°C / 82.40°F |
| Carbonate Hardness | 0-21 kh |
| pH Value | 5-7 ph |
| Light | medium-high |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | 10-40mg/lmg/l |
| Nitrate (NO3-) | 10-50mg/lmg/l |
| Phosphate (PO43-) | 0.1-3mg/lmg/l |
| Potassium (K+) | 5-30mg/lmg/l |
| Iron (Fe) | 0.01-0.5mg/lmg/l |
General Description
Echinodorus 'Dschungelstar' No. 3, also known as Echinodorus 'Python' in the trade, is a hybrid aquatic plant bred by Julius Hoechstetter in the early 1990s. It is a fast-growing plant with low-growing leaf rosettes that reach heights of only 10-20 cm. The submersed leaves are narrowly elliptic, olive green, with dark red oblong spots, resembling Echinodorus maculatus 'Leopard'. New leaves tend to take on a brownish-red hue when exposed to ample light, while emersed plants display light green leaves with weak red spots and slightly undulated margins.
Aquarium Suitability
Echinodorus 'Dschungelstar' No. 3 is a suitable plant for aquariums, offering ease of care and fast growth. It serves well in midground and foreground positions, both as a specimen plant or in groups. It is an easy-to-care-for plant that thrives in medium to high light conditions.
Demands and Hardiness
This Echinodorus hybrid has easy care demands, making it suitable for beginner aquarists. It thrives in temperatures ranging from 20-28°C with a tolerance range of 15-30°C. The plant requires a pH level between 5-7 and moderate to high lighting for optimal growth. Additionally, it benefits from a carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration of 10-40 mg/l and nutrient levels within specific ranges (see table).
Aquascaping & Usage
Echinodorus 'Dschungelstar' No. 3 enhances aquascapes with its low-growing rosettes and attractive leaf colors. It can be used to create lush foreground carpets or as a focal point in the midground due to its compact size and vibrant foliage.
Propagation
Propagation of Echinodorus 'Dschungelstar' No. 3 can be achieved through proliferating inflorescences or rhizome division. This plant has the capability to reproduce readily under suitable conditions, allowing aquarists to expand their collection effortlessly.
Habitat and Distribution
The specific winter hardiness and natural habitat of Echinodorus 'Dschungelstar' No. 3 remain unknown. However, it belongs to the Alismataceae family within the order Alismatales and is commonly found in aquatic environments suitable for its growth across various regions where it has been introduced.