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Echinodorus ozelot Red

Red-tinted spotted leaves on a striking Echinodorus ozelot hybrid plant

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Common name: Ozelot sword

Origin: Cultivated

Position in Aquarium: Mid/background

Grows up to (cm): 50 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Medium pace

Description

Echinodorus ozelot Red is a richly coloured form of the popular ozelot hybrid, combining the characteristic dark spotting of the ozelot with striking red to bronze leaf colouration. New leaves emerge with the most intense red, providing vivid colour that shifts through shades of bronze and brown-green as the plant matures.

Care is uncomplicated. Medium light and a nutrient-rich substrate are all it needs to grow well, with no CO2 injection required. The red colouration is most pronounced under good light and with adequate iron and micronutrients available through the substrate or a liquid fertiliser.

Supplied as an established potted plant, Echinodorus ozelot Red reaches 20–35 cm in height and is best placed in the midground of aquariums from 100 litres upward. The warm tones of the leaves create an eye-catching contrast against green-leafed neighbouring plants.

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 ozelot - red Aquafleur
Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur

This aquarium plant features striking speckled red leaves that customers said "look amazing in the tank." Shoppers praised the "excellent root growth" and healthy condition upon arrival. One customer noted leaves "have turned all red" with sufficient light. Most received good-sized specimens that grow quickly, though one mentioned "some black roots" on arrival.

  • Beautiful plant. Love the speckled red leaves. Makes an immediate impact when added to aquarium
  • It must be getting enough light, because the leaves have turned all red! What a bonus!
  • Superb plant, now at the back of the tank and doing well. Fully exceeds expectations!
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  • 4 stars: 3 (10%)
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Brian B.B. (London, GB)
Echinodorus ozelot - red

What can I say about this plant. I was looking for a plant for a central position in my aquarium and although I had seen tis one for sale often at AE but always given them a miss. This time I had to try one. The plant that arrived was a good size in excellent condition , well packed and very good delivery. All of which I have come to expect from Aqua Essentials. Thank again AE, keep up the good work.

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Gillian S. (Rossendale, GB)
Glad I tried this!

My plant survived a delivery delay, all thanks to excellent packing. And it must be getting enough light, because the leaves have turned all red! What a bonus! Very pleased with it.

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Julie N.
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Plant arrived quickly , fantastic plant nice and healthy and a good size , looks great in my tank !

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Jason M.
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Hi I ordered a Echinodorus ozelot red from Aqua Essentials and what a lovely plant it is it's in perfect condition with a great root it also came well packed and on time it looks fantastic and my fish love it to well done Aqua Essentials.

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Jason M.
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HI I'm a genuine customer and this is a genuine customer review I ordered a couple off plants from Aqua Essentials and I'm over the moon with my purchase I would off paid twice as much with the quality they arrived in top condition and well packaged they look fantastic and my fish are enjoying them too thank you Aqua Essentials I will definitely be ordering again.

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Michael B.
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Very good healthy. Plant.

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Sarah C.
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Arrived looking a little smaller than I expect but in the two weeks it has grown considerably . Beautiful leafs I love the contrast of the more rounded leaf. Thoroughly recommend

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Brenda H.
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Lovely little plant, its growing on well, very happy with it.

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John H.
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!st class plants of good size in fine condition with an excellent root growth and received on time. What more can one say.

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Neil E.
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Beautiful plant. Love the speckled red leaves. Makes an immediate impact when added to your aquarium. Pictures do not do it justice

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Allan D.
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fantastic and looks amazing in the tank

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Colin B.
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Great looking plant with a nice red tint around the leaves it sits nicely at the back of my tank.

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Carol M.
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The plants( I bought 3 ) were in great condition and look perfect in tank

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HEMAN P.
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very Healthy plant even after 1 week still my fish did not damage yet

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Barrie W.
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I purchased this wanting something different and I’m very pleased it’s a great specimen . It arrived with all the others I ordered for my re-scape and I was impressed with how well they were packaged and with the quality. I would recommend to anyone thinking of making a purchase go ahead with absolute confidence you like me will be very happy if you do

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Nathan D.
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Very happy nice big red tinted leaves and lots of new growth in 3day quality plants good prices cant go wrong.

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Matthijs S.
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Very nice sized plants, several in the pot and as usual with Aquaessentials, it arrived quickly and well packaged!

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Geoff H.
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Excellent plant and well packed.

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Jenni O.
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Very quick delivery, arrived in lovely condition. Very hardy as I had trouble with my water and it didnt suffer at all. Now have new growth coming which is growing through nice and quick.

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Neil R.
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Terrific quality plant with super speedy delivery, great stuff.

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Ron H.
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Superb plant, mine is now at the back of the tank and doing well. The juvenile leaves have opened out and the plant fills the gap left in my tank. Well done AE, fully meets no...exceeds expectations!

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Barry L.
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super plant in lovely condition and received very quickly

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Barry L.
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received promptly in super condition as usual

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Lorenzo A.
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Nice plant and grows well

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Denis H.
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first class packing,as well as plant condition

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James P.
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Superb condition, thank you.

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Barry L.
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Lovely plant when received and still lovely

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Patricia T.
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Really fast delivery of beautiful healthy plants in perfect condition. Thank you

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Chris A.
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Arrived morning after dispatch in fair condition,some black roots,but better than some other dealers I"ve paid a lot more to.
Would recomend and will use again.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

How do I keep the red colour as vivid as possible?

Good medium to high light and a substrate or fertiliser rich in iron and micronutrients will give the best colour. New leaves are always the reddest.

Does it need CO2 injection?

No. CO2 is not required, though it can accelerate growth and enhance leaf colouration if used.

How large does it grow?

It typically reaches 20–35 cm in height, similar to the green ozelot form, making it suitable for the midground of most aquariums.

Will it always stay red?

New growth is the most intensely red. Mature leaves gradually shift toward bronze and brown-green, but the plant continuously produces new leaves, so there is always fresh colour.

Is it hard to care for?

No. Despite its dramatic appearance, ozelot Red is one of the easier coloured sword plants to maintain and suits beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.