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Echinodorus rubra

Rich red-brown leaves on a classic large Echinodorus rubra sword plant

Rich red-brown leaves on a classic large Echinodorus rubra sword plant

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    Quick Facts

    Common name:

    Origin: Cultivated

    Position in Aquarium: Midground

    Grows up to (cm): 30 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Medium pace
    Description

    Echinodorus rubra is a classic red sword plant cultivar valued for its rich, warm leaf colouration. Leaves emerge in shades of red-brown to deep crimson before gradually settling to a darker, more muted tone as they age, while new growth continuously refreshes the colour in the centre of the rosette.

    It is easy to maintain, requiring only medium light and no CO2 injection to grow well. Like all Echinodorus, it is a strong root feeder and benefits from planting in a nutrient-rich substrate or having root tabs placed near the base every few months. Iron-containing fertiliser helps sustain the warm red pigmentation.

    Supplied as an established potted plant, Echinodorus rubra reaches 30–45 cm in height and is best positioned as a background plant in aquariums of 150 litres or more. It makes a reliable, long-term addition to planted layouts where bold red foliage is desired without the complexity of high-tech maintenance.
    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 rubra

    Customers praised this aquatic plant as "exceptionally live and fresh" with "stunning" appearance and "big leaves." Reviews consistently noted healthy condition upon arrival, excellent packaging, and quick delivery. Plants thrive and grow well in aquariums, adding attractive color. One customer noted it was larger than expected, dominating a 90L tank.

    • Plants are exceptionally live and fresh.
    • Simply stunning plant, big leaves and really strong.
    • Great plants very healthy, good size, growing well in my aquarium.
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    Kate (Belfast, GB)
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    Good healthy 🪴 plants!!

    Great plants very healthy, good size, growing well in my aquarium, I planted them in the pots they came in , with some. Gravel+sponge and they're doing well. Very happy withe the plants from Aqua essentials, always well packed, and delivered quickly. Would recommend

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    Sheikh K.
    Plants are exceptionally live and fresh.

    I did buy from aquaessentials before, their products are always in good shape and healthy. I hope Aquaessential will keep it up. Thanks

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    gareth m. (Hengoed, GB)
    rubra

    what a fantastic plant if your looking for something to set your aquarium off buy this plant

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    Mark R.
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    Simply stunning plant, big leaves and really strong.

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    Shaun B.
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    Really nice plant....really nice condition when it arrived.

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    Andy T.
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    Beautiful plant. perfect condition when it arrived

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    Stephen P.
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    This is a realy nice plant, arrived in very good condition, and very well packaged.

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    Marie N.
    Review

    A lovely plant but FAR bigger than I was expecting as I hadn't read the details properly! It dominates my 90L but pokes out of the water and just about works. Seeing some nice reddish brown leaves appearing after a couple of weeks.

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    Derek O.
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    Very nice and healthy looking plant ,has settled into my tank and is growing well

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    David D.
    Review

    Great background plant also adds colour

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    Shaun C.
    Review

    Great healthy well proportioned plant. No die back. Quick delivery. Great

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    Hannah G.
    Review

    Plant arrived in great condition and has continued to thrive in my tank.

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    Simon G.
    Review

    Beautiful plant, looks amazing, arrived in great condition and is growing well.

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    Sandra C.
    Review

    Looks good as a background plant

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    FRANCES C.
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    Nice little plant, darker than I expected but looks good in the corner of my aquarium.

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    Michael B.
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    VERY ice healthy plant

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    Raimundas U.
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    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    How does Echinodorus rubra differ from rubin?

    Both are large red sword plants. Rubra tends to have slightly warmer red-brown tones compared to the deeper ruby-maroon of rubin, though both are excellent low-maintenance cultivars.

    Does it need CO2?

    No. It grows reliably under medium light without CO2 injection. Root tabs and a nutritious substrate are more important than CO2 for this species.

    How large does it grow?

    It can reach 30–45 cm in height, making it suitable for aquariums of 150 litres or more.

    Will the colour hold long term?

    New growth always shows the strongest colour. Ensure consistent lighting and regular root fertilisation to keep new leaves coming through vibrant.

    Is it compatible with all fish?

    Yes. It is hardy and peaceful, compatible with virtually all community fish, cichlids, and invertebrates.

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    Echinodorus rubra

    Rich red-brown leaves on a classic large Echinodorus rubra sword plant

    Easy care Medium light CO2 not required Background plant
    £7.99
    £7.99
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    About this plant

    Echinodorus rubra is a classic red sword plant cultivar valued for its rich, warm leaf colouration. Leaves emerge in shades of red-brown to deep crimson before gradually settling to a darker, more muted tone as they age, while new growth continuously refreshes the colour in the centre of the rosette.

    It is easy to maintain, requiring only medium light and no CO2 injection to grow well. Like all Echinodorus, it is a strong root feeder and benefits from planting in a nutrient-rich substrate or having root tabs placed near the base every few months. Iron-containing fertiliser helps sustain the warm red pigmentation.

    Supplied as an established potted plant, Echinodorus rubra reaches 30–45 cm in height and is best positioned as a background plant in aquariums of 150 litres or more. It makes a reliable, long-term addition to planted layouts where bold red foliage is desired without the complexity of high-tech maintenance.

    Product FAQs

    How does Echinodorus rubra differ from rubin?

    Both are large red sword plants. Rubra tends to have slightly warmer red-brown tones compared to the deeper ruby-maroon of rubin, though both are excellent low-maintenance cultivars.

    Does it need CO2?

    No. It grows reliably under medium light without CO2 injection. Root tabs and a nutritious substrate are more important than CO2 for this species.

    How large does it grow?

    It can reach 30–45 cm in height, making it suitable for aquariums of 150 litres or more.

    Will the colour hold long term?

    New growth always shows the strongest colour. Ensure consistent lighting and regular root fertilisation to keep new leaves coming through vibrant.

    Is it compatible with all fish?

    Yes. It is hardy and peaceful, compatible with virtually all community fish, cichlids, and invertebrates.