Echinodorus 'Frans Stoffels'

Echinodorus 'Frans Stoffels' is a cultivated hybrid with no natural occurrence; Tomas Kaliebe of Altlandsberg is given as its origin and breeder.¹ Its leaf colouring is characteristic: dark red veins form an irregular network on a light green ground, and the margin is slightly wavy.¹ When fully grown, the rosette remains fairly low at approx. 22–25 cm, and the blades become 5–6 cm wide and 10–12 cm long.¹

Strong light is needed to retain the pattern; medium-hard to hard water is given as suitable.¹ Young plants develop on flower stalks, which it often produces when well cared for.¹ Care is needed when moving and transporting it, as the plant is considered fragile.¹ It can also be grown emersed.