• Echinodorus parviflorus Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus parviflorus Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus parviflorus Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus parviflorus Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus parviflorus Aquafleur
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Echinodorus parviflorus

Dense dark-green rosette on a compact and tidy Echinodorus parviflorus

£7.99
£7.99
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Quick Facts

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Common name: Rosette Sword

Origin: South America

Position in Aquarium: Background

Grows up to (cm): 70 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Fast
Description

Echinodorus parviflorus is a compact, dark-leaved sword plant producing a dense rosette of rounded to oval leaves in deep green. It remains relatively small for an Echinodorus, typically reaching 15–25 cm, and its tidy, structured form makes it one of the more versatile sword plants for midground planting.

This species is undemanding in care, growing well under medium light without CO2 injection. It is a reliable root feeder, benefiting from a nutritious substrate or root tabs placed near the base to sustain steady, healthy growth over time.

Supplied as an established potted plant, Echinodorus parviflorus suits aquariums from 80 litres upward. Its compact habit and dark, lush foliage make it useful as a structured midground anchor, particularly in layouts where a lower-growing Echinodorus is needed without sacrificing visual weight.
Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
Shipping

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
Echinodorus parviflorus Aquafleur
Echinodorus parviflorus Aquafleur
Echinodorus parviflorus Aquafleur
Echinodorus parviflorus Aquafleur

This aquatic plant receives unanimous 5-star ratings from customers. Shoppers praised it as "absolutely beautiful" and "super healthy" with "vibrant green" color. Reviews highlight excellent condition upon arrival, strong growth, and attractive appearance in tanks. Customers appreciated fast delivery and eco-friendly packaging.

  • Perfect plant, absolutely beautiful, it is superb in my tank
  • Clean strong healthy vibrant green plants. Arrived in great condition. Good price.
  • Received two large, super healthy plantlets with same day dispatch and next day delivery.
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Allison J.
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Looks a very healthy plant and looks good in the tank

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julie A.
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Perfect plant, absolutely beautiful, it ls superb in my tank, thank you

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George P.
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Clean strong healthy vibrant green plants. Arrived in great condition. Good price .

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Damian L.
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Great plant back ground and waiting to grow out of the top of the tank

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Jonathan N.
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Received two large, super healthy plantlets with same day dispatch and next day delivery. Extra points for recycled and recycleable packaging too!

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Julia R.
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This plant is lovely in my aquarium, and again very pleased with the quality of plant from aqua essentials. I will definitely be buying again from them in the future. Thank you

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Customer
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Really impressed by the quality of these...will definitely use again. Many thanks

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John C.
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Execellent plant growing well and looks good

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Gillian P.
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To add to my review, I was very pleased with how my plants were packaged. All recyclable apart from the little plastic bags the plants came in to keep them damp

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Gillian P.
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Very fresh and healthy looking. Very pleased with it

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

How large does Echinodorus parviflorus grow?

It typically reaches 15–25 cm in height, making it one of the more compact Echinodorus species and suitable for the midground of smaller to medium-sized aquariums.

Does it need CO2?

No. It grows reliably without added CO2, though it benefits from a nutritious substrate or root tabs.

Is the Tropica variety the same?

Echinodorus parviflorus Tropica is the most common cultivar and stays particularly compact, often not exceeding 15 cm. If you require a specific cultivar, please check the product listing.

Can it be used in the foreground?

In larger aquariums it tends to grow too tall for a foreground position, but in nano or smaller tanks it can serve as a midground-to-background plant depending on layout scale.

Does it send out runners?

Yes. It produces side shoots that can be separated and replanted once they have developed a few leaves and some root growth.