• Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
1 10

Echinodorus purpurea

Rich purple-red leaves on a compact ornamental Echinodorus sword plant

£9.99
£9.99
  • Hurry, only 3 items left in stock!
Quick Facts

Rating:

Common name: Purple Sword Plant

Origin: Cultivated

Position in Aquarium: Midground

Grows up to (cm): 15 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Medium pace
Description

Echinodorus purpurea is a compact ornamental sword plant prized for its rich purple-red leaf colouration. The rosette stays relatively small, making it an eye-catching splash of warm colour in the midground without the bulk of larger Echinodorus species.

This variety is easy to care for, growing well under medium light without CO2 injection. Leaf colour is most intense on younger growth and is enhanced by good lighting and an iron-rich substrate or liquid fertiliser. A nutritious planting medium supports the strong root system the plant relies on for most of its nutrients.

Supplied as an established potted plant, Echinodorus purpurea suits aquariums from 80 litres upward. Its vivid colouration and compact size make it a popular choice for hobbyists who want a bold, coloured Echinodorus without occupying a large footprint in the layout.
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 purpurea Aquafleur
Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur
Echinodorus purpurea Aquafleur

Customers praised this aquatic plant for its striking appearance with "lovely leaf markings" and "unusual" patterns. Shoppers noted it "grows well" even without CO2, establishing quickly with new leaves sprouting within days. Many appreciated being able to split plants for better value. It works well as a foreground or mid-tank focal point, arriving healthy and well-packaged.

  • Lovely leaf markings. Already sprouting new leaves in a non CO2 tank.
  • Beautiful plant with striking colouration. Really healthy plant received.
  • Plants arrived well packaged and in excellent health.
  • 5 stars: 16 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
M
Marie W.
Review

It's a great little plant and sits nicely at the front of the aquarium. I could split my plant in 3 so I am happy.

C
Colin M.
Review

Very nice plants and growing well

S
Spencer h.
Review

Really pleased with the quality. Lovely leaf markings. Already sprouting new leaves in an non CCo2 tank.

S
Steven L.
Review

Plants arrived promptly and well packaged. Beautiful condition, all three have a new leaf already. Very pleased.

L
Lindsey R.
Review

Lovely healthy plant received. Had new leaves within a day. The markings on the leaves are really unusual.

B
Barry R.
Review

Beautiful plant with striking colouration. Really healthy plant received which looks stunning in the mid part of my aquarium.

F
FRANCES C.
Review

Lovely little plant that is already growing well.

L
Len B.
Review

Another great little plant that I've used in my shrimp setup, did not take long to establish and the colour looks good. As usual the plants arrived well packaged and in excellent health.

R
Robert K.
Review

Excellent quality plant. Already growing strongly.

N
Nicholas G.
Review

This looks SOOO much better in the flesh. It has amazing pattern with different colour greens which, with CO2 and medium light, are changing some of the leaves to a lovely light red colour now. With the patterns still there too.

D
Damian L.
Review

Stunning little plant will be the focal point at the front arrived really fast and in top condition

S
Sean G.
Review

Received very healthy plants. Leaves have green and brown flecks in equal amounts. At present new leaves are a more intense version of an Ozelot. Leaf shape is more slender also.
Made use of the 'out of stock' feature and was notified when they came back in. Great service.

E
Edward C.
Review

Really fantastic little plant. Great quality and a fantastic foreground plant.

R
Reggie W.
Review

A beautiful small echinodorus which adapted very quickly to being submersed. Leaves remain small and the plants are quite colourful. Growing well after a few weeks under medium light

G
George P.
Review

Strong healthy plant. Easily divided into two good sized plants. Would recommend.

G
Gordon J.
Review

Very nice plants growing well. Would buy again

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

How do I maintain the purple-red colouration?

Good medium light and a substrate or fertiliser rich in iron and micronutrients produce the most intense colour. New leaves always carry the deepest pigmentation.

Does it need CO2?

No. It grows well without added CO2, making it a good choice for low-tech planted aquariums.

How large does it grow?

It stays compact, typically reaching 15–25 cm in height, making it suitable for the midground of most planted aquariums.

Is it suitable for smaller tanks?

Yes. Its compact size makes it one of the more manageable coloured Echinodorus options for aquariums from 80 litres upward.

Will it lose colour if light levels are low?

Yes. Insufficient light will cause the plant to produce greener, less pigmented leaves. Maintain at least medium light for the best purple-red tones.