Echinodorus Horizontalis
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Standard Shipping: Aquarium Plants are typically dispatched within 1 business day. Delivery times vary based on the destination. We do not ship live plants on Friday, unless specifically requested.
- Urban Areas: 1-3 business days
- Rural Areas: 2-5 business days
- Courier Services Used: NZ Post, NZ Couriers, Post Haste
Free shipping is available for New Zealand customers with a minimum purchase of $150.00.
- Non-Rural Addresses Only: This offer applies only to non-rural addresses.
- Exclusions: Bulky items such as aquariums are excluded from the free shipping offer.
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We want you to shop with confidence knowing your plants are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Every plant is hand-picked, quality-checked, and packed with care to ensure it reaches you in healthy condition.
Our Promise
- All live plants are guaranteed to arrive alive and healthy.
- If your plants arrive damaged, melted, or in poor condition, we’ll replace or refund them — no hassle.
- Just email us within 24 hours of delivery with clear photos of the affected plants and your order number.
Please Note
- The guarantee applies only to the initial delivery.
- Once the plants have been removed from their original packaging or planted into your aquarium, the guarantee no longer applies.
- We can’t take responsibility for plants left exposed to extreme heat, cold, or direct sunlight after delivery, so please choose a delivery address where someone can receive the parcel promptly.
We genuinely want your aquascape to thrive — and we’ll always do our best to make things right if something goes wrong.
Add a rare and captivating centerpiece to your aquascape with Echinodorus horizontalis — a stunning sword plant prized for its broad, horizontally arching leaves. Native to the slow-moving rivers of South America, this species is seldom seen in the aquarium trade, making it a true gem for plant collectors and aquascaping enthusiasts.
Under the right conditions, Echinodorus horizontalis displays impressive size and vibrant coloration, ranging from deep green to reddish hues. Perfect for midground to background placement, it brings a natural, architectural beauty to any planted tank.
Key Features:
- Rare and Highly Sought-After Species – A special find for collectors and aquascaping enthusiasts
- Growth Form: Rosette with wide, horizontal leaf spread
- Size: Reaches 20–40cm tall, depending on conditions
- Lighting: Prefers moderate to high light for best coloration
- CO₂ Requirement: Benefits from CO₂ but can grow in low-tech setups
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Care Level: Easy to moderate
Care Tips:
Plant in a nutrient-rich substrate, maintain good water flow, and provide regular fertilization to encourage lush growth. Older leaves can be trimmed to keep the plant looking fresh and vigorous.
Why Choose Echinodorus horizontalis?
Its rare availability, bold horizontal growth habit, and stunning color shifts make Echinodorus horizontalis a true showpiece in any freshwater aquarium. Ideal for creating depth and dynamic contrast in nature-style layouts.
NZ Status: Very Rare
International Status: Rare
Difficulty: Beginner
Lighting Demand: Medium
CO₂: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
NZ Rarity: Rare
Colour: Green
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