Echinodorus radican 'Big Bear' EMERSED is a striking variety of the Echinodorus family, known for its bold, large leaves and impressive growth. This emersed form is perfect for aquascapers and plant enthusiasts who are looking to add a dramatic and eye-catching focal point to their aquariums or paludariums. The "Big Bear" variety stands out with its broad, deep green leaves that can grow quite large, creating a lush, tropical look in any setup.
Native to the Amazon River Basin, Echinodorus radican 'Big Bear' thrives in moderate to high light and nutrient-rich substrates. As it adapts to emersed conditions, the plant develops its signature large, robust leaves that are both visually striking and resilient. This plant is excellent for larger aquariums or vivariums, where it can grow to its full potential and create a stunning background or midground feature.
Key Features:
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Large, bold leaves with a rich green color add dramatic presence
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Emersed form, ideal for paludariums, terrariums, or aquariums with higher humidity
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Thrives in moderate to high light and nutrient-rich substrates
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Perfect for creating a lush, tropical feel in larger tanks or vivariums
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Excellent for adding texture and creating a vibrant focal point in aquascapes
Bring the grandeur of the Amazon into your aquarium with Echinodorus radican 'Big Bear' EMERSED — a bold and resilient plant that makes a stunning statement in any aquatic setup.
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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.
Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.
Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days
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Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.
All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout
We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.
CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.
Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.
Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.