Echinodorus madalengensis
Echinodorus madalengensis
Echinodorus madalengensis is a rare South American sword plant producing distinctive narrow green leaves on a compact midground rosette — a more graceful, less bold sword presence than the typical broad-leaved Amazon Sword varieties. The narrow, refined leaf form creates a different midground character that adds useful botanical variety to Echinodorus collections and aquascape compositions.
Care tip: Echinodorus madalengensis is a root feeder that benefits greatly from a nutrient-rich substrate or regular root tabs. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F and pH 6.5–7.5. CO₂ is optional for this variety.
Growing to 8 to 14 inches, madalengensis is a midground plant well suited to medium aquariums where its narrow, compact rosette can be positioned as a featured midground specimen. Root tabs and moderate light support the steady, healthy growth. As a rare species it adds botanical interest and collector value alongside its purely aesthetic qualities.
This moderate plant grows under moderate lighting with CO₂ optional. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. Regular root feeding maintains the narrow, healthy leaf production. Stable conditions produce the most consistently attractive growth — this species benefits from an undisturbed root zone.
In the aquascape, Echinodorus madalengensis provides a graceful, narrow-leaved midground accent that contrasts naturally with the broader-leaved sword varieties and creates botanical variety within Echinodorus plantings. Its rarity adds collector interest. Paired with broad-leaved background swords and fine-leaved foreground plants, the narrow midground form creates a naturally layered, varied composition.
Echinodorus madalengensis is a rare and botanically interesting narrow-leaved sword for collectors and aquarists who appreciate botanical variety in their midground compositions. Its narrow leaf form and modest care requirements make it a rewarding and distinctive midground specimen.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Midground |
| Max Height | 8–14 inches |
| Light Level | Moderate |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Optional |
| Origin | South America |
| Notes | A rare South American sword with distinctive narrow green leaves that create a more graceful, less bold midground presence than typical broad-leaved swords. Benefits from root tabs and moderate light for steady, healthy growth. A collector-quality species that adds botanical variety to Echinodorus collections. |
