• Echinodorus tricolour - Aqua Essentials
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Echinodorus tricolour

Three-toned green, red, and cream leaves on an Echinodorus tricolour plant

£7.99
£7.99
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Quick Facts

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Origin: Cultivated

Position in Aquarium: Mid/background

Grows up to (cm): 50 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Medium pace
Description

Echinodorus tricolour is a highly decorative sword plant cultivar prized for displaying three distinct colours within a single rosette. New leaves emerge in shades of cream and white with green and red markings, transitioning through various combinations of these tones as they mature. No two leaves look identical, making each plant a naturally varied composition of colour.

Despite its ornamental appearance, it is easy to keep. Medium light and no CO2 injection are sufficient, though the colour complexity is most vivid under good light and with an iron-rich substrate or fertiliser that supports the pigmentation in the leaf tissue.

Supplied as an established potted plant, Echinodorus tricolour typically reaches 20–30 cm and suits the midground of aquariums from 100 litres upward. Its unique multi-toned foliage makes it a natural focal point in any planted layout, particularly alongside plainer green plants that allow the distinctive colouring to stand out.
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 tricolour - Aqua Essentials

Customers praised this aquarium plant as "healthy" with "lots of leaves" that "looks great in the tank." Most received plants in excellent condition with prompt delivery. One customer noted initial yellowing leaves that recovered after planting. Ideal for hiding equipment and background placement.

  • Really good strong healthy plants with lots of leaves.
  • Nice specimen, looks great in the tank
  • Really healthy plants in perfect condition.
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  • 3 stars: 1 (14%)
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MATTHEW S.
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nice specimen, looks great in the tank

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Stephen G.
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As usual with Aqua Essentials the plants arrived promptly, safely and in excellent condition. They are looking good, planted in one corner of the aquarium, and hiding the pump and thermostat. A good type of plant for the back of the tank and also for hiding equipment!

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David F.
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Really good strong healthy plants with lots of leaves.

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Sam M.
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Very suprised at the condition of this plant had 4-5 yellowing/browning leaves but seems to be pulling back quite quickly now after planting and a trim 6 days on its starting to look alot happier, I will say that it\'s the first time in many many orders from these guys everything else ive ever had has been really lush and healthy and had great delivery so don\'t let it put you off.

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dennis o.
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lovely plants thay look great in my tank...thanks for first class servise

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Patricia T.
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Arrived very quickly. Really healthy plants in perfect condition. Will definitely order from Aqua essentials again.

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Richard I.
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Nice plant, great service.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

What colours appear on Echinodorus tricolour?

Leaves display a combination of cream or white, green, and red markings simultaneously. The exact pattern varies between individual leaves, so the rosette always has a naturally diverse, multi-toned look.

Does it need CO2?

No. It grows well without CO2 injection. An iron-rich substrate or liquid fertiliser helps maintain the most vivid colour on new and developing leaves.

How large does it grow?

It typically reaches 20–30 cm in height, making it a suitable midground plant for aquariums from 100 litres upward.

Will the colours fade over time?

Older leaves become more uniformly green as they mature, but the plant continuously produces new tricoloured leaves, maintaining the distinctive look throughout the rosette.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. Despite its striking appearance, Echinodorus tricolour is no more demanding than standard green sword plants and is a good choice for hobbyists of all experience levels.