| Echinodorus 'Oriental'arose from a spontaneous mutation in tissue cultures of EchinodorusX 'Rosé' at the aquarium plants nursery ORIENTAL in Singapore. Echinodorus 'Oriental' segregates from other Echinodorus species by the youngest leaf which is light-red and almost transparent. The colour changes via deep-red with green nerves over dark-green older leaves, beautifully undulating. Grown emergent it reveals its relationship with Echinodorus X 'Rosé'by the characteristic black spots. The plant is slow growing and requires high light intensities and rich substrate. Echinodorus 'Oriental' is a peculiar novelty and it offers the opportunity to create new colours and contrasts in the aquarium. The plant is a protected variety which means it can't be grown comercially without a prior accept from Tropica Aquarium Plants. | | Author: | Tropica |