Echinodorus 'Martii/Major' – Bare Root A large ruffled sword plant supplied bare root, grown for bold green foliage, strong background structure and feature planting in spacious aquariums. Quick Facts Plant type: Rooted rosette plant Sale format: Bare-root plant Placement: Plant the roots in substrate while keeping the crown above the substrate. Lighting: Species-dependent; begin with stable moderate light unless the plant is known to prefer otherwise. Injected CO₂: Species-dependent; many established rosette plants grow without injection. Is this for you? ✔️ Perfect if: You have substrate space for a rooted plant. The crown can remain above the substrate. You can allow time for root establishment. ❌ Consider something else if: There is no suitable substrate depth. The crown would be buried. You need a plant that can be permanently attached above the substrate. Why choose Echinodorus 'Martii/Major' – Bare Root? Its growth form and sale format are identified so you can place and prepare this specific plant correctly. Healthy establishment depends on matching the plant to the aquarium rather than treating every live plant the same way. Key Benefits Creates a defined rooted focal point. Develops new leaves from a central crown. Uses the substrate as a stable base. Care & Specifications Plant type: Rooted rosette plant Sale format: Bare-root plant Placement: Plant the roots in substrate while keeping the crown above the substrate. Lighting: Species-dependent; begin with stable moderate light unless the plant is known to prefer otherwise. Injected CO₂: Species-dependent; many established rosette plants grow without injection. Live plants naturally vary. The listed sale format describes what is supplied, not the plant’s mature size. What will you receive? One live Echinodorus 'Martii/Major' – Bare Root in the listed bare-root plant format. Leaf count, height, colour and density naturally vary between live plants. No pot, weight, hardscape or fixing material is included unless the title or selected option states otherwise. Acclimation & Planting Inspect the plant on arrival and remove damaged tissue or visible hitchhikers. Rinse gently and separate the portion only as needed for placement. Plant the roots while keeping the crown above the substrate. Keep conditions stable while new submerged growth develops. Ongoing Care Remove old outer leaves near the base. Avoid disturbing established roots unnecessarily. Use root nutrition only where appropriate for the species and substrate. Pairs perfectly with A suitable planted substrate. Root tabs where appropriate. Planting tweezers. Lighting matched to the plant. NTA Insight: Plant the roots, not the crown. The point where new leaves emerge should remain above the substrate. Before You Buy Live variation: Expect natural differences in height, leaf count, colour, shape and density. Transition: Emersed or tissue-cultured leaves can change or melt while new submerged growth develops. Placement: Plant the roots in substrate while keeping the crown above the substrate. FAQ How deep should it be planted?Cover the roots while keeping the crown, where new leaves emerge, above the substrate. Does it need root tabs?That depends on the substrate and species. Use root nutrition only when appropriate. What will the plant look like on arrival?Live plants vary in leaf count, height, colour and density. Some transit or emersed-grown leaves may be replaced by new submerged growth. How much light does it need?Species-dependent; begin with stable moderate light unless the plant is known to prefer otherwise.