Echinodorus berteroi
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Echinodorus berteroi

Upright Burrhead · Upright burhead

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
16
Observations
13

Description

Source: leafsnap

Echinodorus berteroi (upright burhead or cellophane sword) is an aquatic plant species in the Alismataceae It is native to the southern and central parts of the United States, as well as Central America, the West Indies, and South America as far south as Argentina.

Care Guide

💧 Water

The upright burhead is a plant that originally comes from wetlands and prefers consistently moist soil. It requires weekly watering and can tolerate moderate drought conditions. For optimal growth, it thrives best in distilled or rainwater. As an aquatic plant, it is well-adapted to its native hydration cycles.

☀️ Light Full sun

Upright burhead is found in sunny habitats, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Upright burhead can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the risk of Upright burhead dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can increase the plant’s chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

The upright burhead plant flourishes when pruned properly in early to late spring. For optimal growth and appearance, remove any dead leaves and thin out crowded areas to improve light exposure and air circulation. Always use sterilized tools to prevent the spread of disease.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Echinodorus
Family
Alismataceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Bahamas, Cuba, Paraguay, Argentina, Haiti, Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Guyana, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Jamaica

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Common Names (2)

en Upright Burrhead
en Upright burhead