• Echinodorus reni Aqua Essentials
  • Echinodorus reni Aqua Essentials
  • Echinodorus reni Aqua Essentials
  • Echinodorus reni Aqua Essentials
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Echinodorus reni

Broad heart-shaped leaves on a lush mid-sized Echinodorus reni sword plant

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    Quick Facts

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    Origin: South America

    Position in Aquarium: Midground

    Grows up to (cm): 30 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Medium pace
    Description

    Echinodorus reni is a medium to large sword plant with broad, oval to heart-shaped leaves in deep green, often developing subtle reddish-brown tones on new growth. It forms a full, spreading rosette that creates strong visual presence in the background of a planted aquarium without being as overwhelming as the very largest Echinodorus species.

    Care is undemanding. It grows well under medium light without CO2 injection and is tolerant of a range of water conditions. As with all sword plants, it benefits significantly from a nutrient-rich substrate or the regular addition of root tabs to fuel its active root system.

    Supplied as an established potted plant, Echinodorus reni typically reaches 30–40 cm and suits aquariums of 150 litres or more. Used as a centrepiece or background anchor, its broad, lush foliage provides excellent natural cover for fish and visual weight to the rear of a 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 reni Aqua Essentials
    Echinodorus reni Aqua Essentials
    Echinodorus reni Aqua Essentials

    This aquatic plant consistently arrives in excellent condition with healthy roots and good size. Customers praised it as "super healthy" with new red leaves emerging even without CO2. Some minor leaf browning may occur during acclimation. Ships well-packaged and arrives quickly, thriving in tanks with minimal fertilization.

    • Super healthy plant, lots of roots, several new red leaves come through
    • Individually boxed arrived in beautiful condition
    • Come in excellent condition. Ordered Thursday afternoon, arrived Friday morning
    • 5 stars: 6 (75%)
    • 4 stars: 2 (25%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Stewart B. (Sandhurst, GB)
    Another good size

    Another good size plant

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    Stewart

    Good size looks healthy

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    David I. (Hull, GB)
    9red reni sword

    Super healthy plant, lots of roots, have had in tank 3 wks no co2 minimal ferts and have several new red leaves come through. As always aqua essentials never has let me down best site/ shop in uk

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    Mark H.
    Review

    Individually boxed arrived in beautiful condition

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    Steven d.
    Review

    Plant arrived in great condition. Was able to get a few plants out of the one pot. Plant is doing well, few leaves browning but this is to be expected. Great service from Aqua Essentials again.

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    Steven d.
    Review

    Great looking plant. Cant fault Aqua Essentials service!!

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    Andrew P.
    Review

    Ordered this plant with 4 others plants and they all come in excellent condition. Ordered Thursday afternoon, arrived Friday morning. Very happy costumer.

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    Keith A.
    Review

    Very cracking plant im very happy about the way this looks in my tank

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    David B.

    Hi, is Echinodorus Renai a member of the Amazon sword plants (common name)?

    Aqua Essentials

    Echinodorus reni is part of the Amazon sword family

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    How large does Echinodorus reni grow?

    It typically reaches 30–40 cm in height with a broad rosette spread. It suits aquariums of 150 litres or more.

    Does it need CO2?

    No. It grows reliably under medium light without CO2 injection. Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs will give the best results.

    Is there any colour on the leaves?

    New growth can display subtle reddish-brown tones before maturing to deep green. Good light and iron-rich fertiliser enhance the colour on young leaves.

    How does it compare to Echinodorus bleheri?

    Reni is somewhat similar to bleheri but with slightly broader, more heart-shaped leaves. Both are large, easy-to-keep background plants.

    Is it good for providing cover for fish?

    Yes. Its broad, dense foliage creates natural shelter and is particularly appreciated by cichlids, catfish, and other species that seek out plant cover.