Echinodorus grandiflorus is perfectly suited for large open aquaria where it willingly grows out of the water. It tolerates the relatively dry air but if the light sources are very warmit helps the plant if we spray the leaves with water occasionally. E. grandiflorus ready blooms and small plants form on the flower stem. These plants can be transplanted into the aquarium when roots have formed. Itprefers a nutrient rich substrate and is well suited for indoor ponds because it tolerates quite low temperatures.In South America the local people use the dried leaves for making tea. Author: Tropica