Echinodorus 'Europa'

Echinodorus 'Europa' is a cultivated hybrid with no natural occurrence whose origin or breeder is given as Tomas Kaliebe of Altlandsberg; it was first presented to the public at an exhibition in Rostock in 2003.¹ Its leaves, approx. 20 cm long and 5–10 cm wide, are broadly lanceolate with a blunt tip.¹ As they stand almost upright, the rosette, up to approx. 40 cm tall, looks fairly compact.¹

The newest leaf is a glowing ruby red; older ones show a reddish brown with a few dark spots and turn dark green over time, while the initially reddish veins also become green.¹ The cultivar is considered suitable for beginners; medium to strong light and additional fertilisation are recommended.¹