Echinodorus Hildebrandt

Echinodorus Regina Hildebrandt, commercial name Echinodorus “Regine Hildebrandt”. An artificially bred species that does not occur in the wild. It was bred by the German breeder Tomas Kaliebe in the Zoologica nursery (Brandenburg, Germany) by crossing Echinodorus ocelot and Uruguayan Echinodorus. The presentation of the new species took place in 2001 in a solemn atmosphere with the invitation of the then Minister for Social Affairs of the city of Brandenburg, Regina Hildebrandt, after whom this variety of Echinodorus was named.

This is a compact plant that forms a bush 15–20 cm high from short ovoid leaves collected in a rosette up to 10 cm long and up to 5 cm wide. The plastic sheet is slightly twisted. In a submerged position, young leaves, depending on the conditions of detention, acquire rich red or reddish-purple colors. As you age, the color fades. First the leaves turn brownish, then green. Mature plants can look quite colorful due to the combination of red, brown and green leaves. Able to grow in open moist greenhouses in the air. In this case, green shades predominate.

Thanks to its modest size, Regina Hildebrandt’s Echinodorus is suitable for the foreground and middle ground in large aquariums. The plant shows its best colors in nutrient-rich soil and in bright light. Grows slowly regardless of conditions. Able to adapt to a wide range of hydrochemical parameters.