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Red and brown patterned leaves on a decorative Echinodorus Red Diamond
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Common name: Rose sword plant
Origin: Cultivated
Position in Aquarium: Mid/background
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Growth rate: Medium pace
Echinodorus Red Diamond is an ornamental cultivar combining reddish-brown leaf colouration with subtle spotting or patterning across the leaf surface. The result is a distinctive, jewel-toned appearance that sets it apart from both plain red and plain green sword plant varieties.
Care is straightforward and well suited to low-tech aquariums. Medium light and no CO2 injection are all it needs to grow reliably, feeding primarily through the substrate. Providing root tabs or a nutrient-rich planting medium will help sustain healthy growth and maintain the rich leaf pigmentation over time.
Supplied as an established potted plant, Echinodorus Red Diamond typically reaches 20–35 cm and works well in the midground of aquariums from 100 litres. Its decorative patterning and warm tones make it a popular choice for hobbyists who want something more unusual than a standard red sword plant.
You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
Leaves display a warm reddish-brown base colour with subtle darker patterning or spotting across the surface, giving a rich, textured appearance.
No. Medium light and a nutritious substrate are sufficient for healthy growth without CO2 injection.
It typically reaches 20–35 cm in height, making it a good midground choice for aquariums from 100 litres upward.
Adequate medium light and an iron-rich fertiliser or root tabs will keep the reddish tones vivid. Low light causes the leaves to become greener and less patterned.
Yes. Mature plants produce flowering stems above water or side shoots beneath, which can be separated and grown on as new plants.
