Description
Echinodorus ‘Rose’ – Live Sword Plant in 5cm Mesh Pot
A striking and highly desirable sword plant valued for its colourful foliage and strong structural presence. Echinodorus ‘Rose’ develops broad, elegant leaves that emerge in shades of pink, bronze, and soft green — creating a natural, eye-catching focal point within planted aquascapes and tropical freshwater aquariums.
Supplied in a 5cm mesh pot for easy, immediate planting into the substrate. The rosette growth habit and upright leaf structure make it an ideal feature or centrepiece plant for midground to background placement, adding depth, height, and colour contrast to any layout.
Suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists alike — Echinodorus ‘Rose’ is adaptable to most stable freshwater conditions and rewards consistent nutrient supplementation with vibrant colouration and strong growth.
Key Features
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Striking pink, bronze, and green foliage: Colourful leaf tones create a natural focal point — especially vibrant under moderate to high lighting
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Strong rosette structure: Broad, upright leaves form a well-defined rosette — ideal as a feature or centrepiece plant
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Midground to background placement: Leaf spread and height suit the middle to rear of the aquarium — size at maturity depends on tank size and conditions
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Supplied in a 5cm mesh pot: Ready to plant directly into the substrate for immediate establishment
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Absorbs excess nutrients: Actively takes up nutrients from the water column and substrate — helps support water quality in planted setups
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Provides natural shelter: Broad leaves create cover and hiding spots for fish and shrimp
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Easy to moderate care: Adaptable to most freshwater conditions — performs best with stable parameters and consistent nutrient availability
Plant Care Guide
| Parameter |
Recommendation |
| Scientific Name |
Echinodorus ‘Rose’ |
| Pot Size |
5cm mesh pot |
| Placement |
Midground to Background |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Difficulty |
Easy to Moderate |
| Lighting |
Low to High (pink colour enhanced by moderate–high light) |
| Temperature |
22°C – 28°C |
| pH Range |
6.0 – 7.5 |
| Water Hardness |
50 – 200 ppm |
| CO₂ |
Optional but beneficial |
Care Tips
- Remove the mesh pot and plant the root mass directly into the substrate — nutrient-rich aquasoil encourages strong root development and faster growth
- Ensure adequate space around the plant to accommodate mature leaf spread
- Stronger lighting enhances pink and bronze colouration and encourages more compact, vibrant leaf development
- Fertilise regularly with a balanced aquarium plant fertiliser, particularly in plain gravel or sand substrates
Suitable For: Planted aquariums, tropical freshwater aquariums, aquascapes, and community fish tanks.
