{"product_id":"echinodorus-reni-in-vitro-aquarium-plant-small","title":"Echinodorus ‘Reni’ In Vitro Aquarium Plant – Small","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinodorus ‘Reni’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact red sword plant valued for its broad leaves and rich reddish-brown, bronze and deep beetroot tones. It is one of the smaller red Echinodorus cultivars, making it suitable for the midground of larger aquariums or as a colourful focal plant in smaller planted tanks. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant forms an attractive rosette, typically reaching approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–30 cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, although mature specimens can occasionally grow taller. Its rosette can spread around \u003cstrong\u003e15–25 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, so sufficient space should be allowed around the plant. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew leaves usually emerge reddish-brown to deep beetroot in colour. Older foliage may gradually develop bronze, dark green or olive tones depending on lighting, nutrition and aquarium conditions. Although the plant is adaptable and can grow without additional CO₂, stronger lighting and good nutrition help it develop its best red colouration. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus plants are strong root feeders. A nutrient-rich aquarium substrate or regular use of root fertiliser is recommended to support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn vitro small portion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product contains the \u003cstrong\u003efull plant contents of one small in vitro tub\u003c\/strong\u003e. In vitro aquarium plants are cultivated under controlled conditions and are supplied without the usual snails, snail eggs, algae or other common aquarium hitchhikers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the plant will be removed from its original tub and carefully repacked for transportation.\u003c\/strong\u003e This reduces the parcel size and helps protect the plant during delivery. You will still receive the full plant contents of one small in vitro tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCare requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEchinodorus ‘Reni’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlismataceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCultivated variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 15–30 cm, occasionally taller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 15–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground or background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to medium; stronger light improves colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot essential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 15–30°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 5.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaughter plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe height, growth rate, rosette habit and low basic CO₂ requirement are based on Tropica’s profile, while Dennerle lists a temperature range of 15–30°C and pH range of 5–8. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully remove the plant from its transport packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse away any remaining clear growing gel using clean water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the roots into a suitable aquarium substrate using tweezers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the crown, where the leaves meet the roots, just above the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave sufficient space around the plant for the rosette to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd root fertiliser when planting into plain gravel or an older substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome tissue-cultured leaves may change colour or deteriorate after planting while the plant adapts to submerged aquarium conditions. Remove badly damaged leaves while leaving the crown and healthy roots undisturbed. New submerged leaves should gradually develop under stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003ePaludarium\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium\u003c\/strong\u003e, the plant must be grown in a humid environment with consistently wet substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photograph shows an example of the product. The exact size, shape and colour of the plants may vary naturally. 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