Pruning guide
How to prune echinodorus cordifolius
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Pruning echinodorus cordifolius — FAQ
When should I prune echinodorus cordifolius?
As needed year-round; control emersed growth in summer. Remove old or damaged leaves at the base with aquatic scissors. Trim emersed or floating leaves if they shade the tank. Leave flower stalks to develop plantlets or remove to limit spread.
How often does echinodorus cordifolius need pruning?
Monthly or as needed. Echinodorus cordifolius (Spade-leaf sword) is a vigorous aquatic plant that regularly produces old outer leaves that should be trimmed to maintain health and water quality. It can grow emersed and produce floating leaves; trim these if they shade submerged growth excessively. Flower stalks can yield daughter plantlets.
How do you prune echinodorus cordifolius?
Remove old or damaged leaves at the base with aquatic scissors. Trim emersed or floating leaves if they shade the tank. Leave flower stalks to develop plantlets or remove to limit spread.