Skip to main content

Erect burhead (Echinodorus berteroi)

Echinodorus berteroi, the erect burhead, is an aquatic plant with submerged and emergent leaves, known for its terrestrial or emergent growth habit in shallow water.

Above information is sourced from Wikipedia

Sunlight

Moderate to high light.

Watering

Keep consistently moist to waterlogged.

Soil

Nutrient-rich, sandy loam

Temperature

Warm temperatures.

Habitat

Aquatic

Fertilizer

Moderate feeder.

Care Requirements

Light

Moderate to high light.

Provide at least 6-8 hours of bright, indirect light. In aquariums, use full-spectrum plant lights.

Watering

Keep consistently moist to waterlogged.

Ideal for both submerged and emergent growth in aquatic setups. Avoid drying out.

Soil

Nutrient-rich, sandy loam

Temperature

Warm temperatures.

Prefers temperatures between 20-28°C (68-82°F). Avoid sudden temperature fluctuations.

Habitat

Aquatic

Fertilizer

Moderate feeder.

Benefits from nutrient-rich substrate and regular fertilization during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Aquatic

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot

Plant Environment

Aquatic

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.5-1.5 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

Image Gallery

Synonyms
Alisma berteroi Spreng.
Alisma rostratum Nutt.
Echinodorus longilineatus Rataj
Echinodorus patagonicus Speg.
Echinodorus rostratus (Nutt.) Engelm.
Sagittaria rostrata (Nutt.) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAlismatales
  • familyAlismataceae
  • genusEchinodorus
  • speciesEchinodorus berteroi
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

None

Additional Care Tips

FAQs