Aquarius grandiflorus
Care, watering, light and tips for Aquarius grandiflorus on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Alismataceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Aquarius grandiflorus
The Chapéu-de-couro (Aquarius grandiflorus, formerly Echinodorus grandiflorus) is a perennial aquatic plant from the Alismataceae family, native to South America. It is characterized by its large, bright green, oval to lanceolate leaves, which can emerge or remain submerged. It is ideal for ponds, large aquariums, or as an accent plant in humid areas of water gardens.
Native range
South America, especially in Brazil
Care tips
It requires bright light to full sun for vigorous growth and good leaf development. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate, ideally a heavy garden soil mix with some clay. Watering must be constant, keeping the substrate always moist or the base of the plant submerged. A common mistake is not providing enough space, as its leaves can grow considerably.
How to save a dying Aquarius grandiflorus
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, soft, drooping leaves; lack of growth; rot at the base.
- First aid
- Remove plant, clean roots of rot, repot in fresh, well-draining substrate, reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and waterlogged substrate, leading to root and basal rot.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if action is taken quickly before rot spreads too much through the rhizome.