Echinodorus Red Flame

Common Name: Red Flame Sword

A excellent plant to quickly and easily add color to your aquarium is the red flame sword. Similar to other Echinodorus, this plant is simple to maintain and has leaves that range in color from brilliant green to deep crimson. They ought to be inserted directly into the substrate, like the majority of swords. As Echinodorus are heavy root feeders, it is crucial to supplement the plants with root tabs when utilizing inert surfaces like sand or gravel. It can be grown both above and below water, and frequently, new leaves can emerge above the waterline. Overall, this plant is simple, easy to use, and excellent for larger tanks.

Family Name: Alismataceae

Origin: South Africa

Height: 8-12”

pH: 6-7.5

Care: Easy

Light: Low

Co2: Not Required

Propagation: Separate new plantlets from the root

Growth rate: Slow to Moderate

Sizes:

Small around 5 inches

Medium around 7 inches

Large around 9 inches

XL around 11 plus inches

*Picture is what it looks like submersed