• Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus ozelot red XL - Aqua Essentials
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Echinodorus ozelot Red

Red-tinted spotted leaves on a striking Echinodorus ozelot hybrid plant

Red-tinted spotted leaves on a striking Echinodorus ozelot hybrid plant

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    Quick Facts

    Common name: Ozelot sword

    Origin: Cultivated

    Position in Aquarium: Mid/background

    Grows up to (cm): 50 cm

    Pot Size:

    Growth rate: Medium pace
    Description

    Choose your pot size

    • Standard (5cm pot)
    • XL (9cm pot)

    Both options are the same plant. XL is a larger supplied specimen. Pot diameter is not plant height; living plants vary naturally. One selected potted plant is included.

    Echinodorus ozelot Red is a richly coloured form of the popular ozelot hybrid, combining the characteristic dark spotting of the ozelot with striking red to bronze leaf colouration. New leaves emerge with the most intense red, providing vivid colour that shifts through shades of bronze and brown-green as the plant matures.

    Care is uncomplicated. Medium light and a nutrient-rich substrate are all it needs to grow well, with no CO2 injection required. The red colouration is most pronounced under good light and with adequate iron and micronutrients available through the substrate or a liquid fertiliser.

    Supplied as an established potted plant, Echinodorus ozelot Red reaches 20–35 cm in height and is best placed in the midground of aquariums from 100 litres upward. The warm tones of the leaves create an eye-catching contrast against green-leafed neighbouring plants.

    XL size and care notes

    Echinodorus ozelot red is a striking hybrid sword plant with reddish-brown to orange-red leaves marked with distinctive dark spots that vary in size and distribution across each individual plant. The red form shows more intense pigmentation than its green counterpart, particularly under brighter lighting, making it a standout focal point in any larger aquarium layout.

    It benefits from medium to bright light and CO2 supplementation to develop its richest colouration, though it grows without CO2 in everyday conditions. Like all Echinodorus it is a heavy root feeder and performs best in nutrient-rich substrate with root tabs. It adapts well to a range of tropical water parameters.

    The XL version supplies a more established specimen with a developed rosette and better root system, giving strong visual impact from planting day. Best suited to midground or background positions in aquariums of 100 litres and above. Remove from the pot, clean the roots, and plant with the crown at substrate level without burying the growing point.
    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.
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    Echinodorus ozelot red XL - Aqua Essentials

    This aquarium plant consistently receives high praise from customers for its vibrant red-tinted leaves and excellent condition upon arrival. Shoppers note "beautiful speckled red leaves" and strong root systems. The plant shows impressive growth, with customers reporting rapid development and healthy expansion. Delivery is reliably fast with excellent packaging. One customer mentioned occasional black roots.

    • Beautiful plant. Love the speckled red leaves. Makes an immediate impact when added to your aquarium.
    • The leaves have turned all red! What a bonus! Very pleased with it.
    • First class plants of good size in fine condition with an excellent root growth.
    • 5 stars: 35 (90%)
    • 4 stars: 3 (8%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 1 (3%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
    Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
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    Julia G. (Aldershot, GB)
    Poor plant

    Poor plant that pretty much fell apart when I unpacked,shame as all previous purchases have been fabulous

    Hi Julia, We have emailed you.

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    Plants really good

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    Brian B.B. (London, GB)
    Echinodorus ozelot - red

    What can I say about this plant. I was looking for a plant for a central position in my aquarium and although I had seen tis one for sale often at AE but always given them a miss. This time I had to try one. The plant that arrived was a good size in excellent condition , well packed and very good delivery. All of which I have come to expect from Aqua Essentials. Thank again AE, keep up the good work.

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    Gillian S. (Rossendale, GB)
    Glad I tried this!

    My plant survived a delivery delay, all thanks to excellent packing. And it must be getting enough light, because the leaves have turned all red! What a bonus! Very pleased with it.

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    Graham H.
    Review

    Excellent quality. Much larger than the one in the picture. Fast delivery too.

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    Julie N.
    Review

    Plant arrived quickly , fantastic plant nice and healthy and a good size , looks great in my tank !

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    Paul J.
    Review

    Excellent value. Five large plants in the pot.

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    Jason M.
    Review

    Hi I ordered a Echinodorus ozelot red from Aqua Essentials and what a lovely plant it is it's in perfect condition with a great root it also came well packed and on time it looks fantastic and my fish love it to well done Aqua Essentials.

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    Jason M.
    Review

    HI I'm a genuine customer and this is a genuine customer review I ordered a couple off plants from Aqua Essentials and I'm over the moon with my purchase I would off paid twice as much with the quality they arrived in top condition and well packaged they look fantastic and my fish are enjoying them too thank you Aqua Essentials I will definitely be ordering again.

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    Michael B.
    Review

    Very good healthy. Plant.

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    Sarah C.
    Review

    Arrived looking a little smaller than I expect but in the two weeks it has grown considerably . Beautiful leafs I love the contrast of the more rounded leaf. Thoroughly recommend

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    Brenda H.
    Review

    Lovely little plant, its growing on well, very happy with it.

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    John H.
    Review

    !st class plants of good size in fine condition with an excellent root growth and received on time. What more can one say.

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    Neil E.
    Review

    Beautiful plant. Love the speckled red leaves. Makes an immediate impact when added to your aquarium. Pictures do not do it justice

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    Allan D.
    Review

    fantastic and looks amazing in the tank

    C
    Colin B.
    Review

    Great looking plant with a nice red tint around the leaves it sits nicely at the back of my tank.

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    Carol M.
    Review

    The plants( I bought 3 ) were in great condition and look perfect in tank

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    HEMAN P.
    Review

    very Healthy plant even after 1 week still my fish did not damage yet

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    Barrie W.
    Review

    I purchased this wanting something different and I’m very pleased it’s a great specimen . It arrived with all the others I ordered for my re-scape and I was impressed with how well they were packaged and with the quality. I would recommend to anyone thinking of making a purchase go ahead with absolute confidence you like me will be very happy if you do

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    Nathan D.
    Review

    Very happy nice big red tinted leaves and lots of new growth in 3day quality plants good prices cant go wrong.

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    Ben O.
    Review

    Very unusual colouring makes this plant a must in any planted tropical aquarium. Definately worth the extra money for impact alone.

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    Stephen W.
    Review

    Plan arrived in great condition looks good in my tank. managed to split this plan into three big plants

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    Lawrence D.
    Review

    beautiful plant,larger than i thought,split it into 3 ,condition of plant is first class,will not buy from any other company in future,bargain,very pleased.

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    Matthijs S.
    Review

    Very nice sized plants, several in the pot and as usual with Aquaessentials, it arrived quickly and well packaged!

    M
    Mohamed M.
    Review

    Beautiful healthy plants, definitely worth the money, they are thriving in my tank with easy carbo which I also purchased from you and it is the cheapest on the market.Thank you once again .

    G
    Geoff H.
    Review

    Excellent plant and well packed.

    J
    Jenni O.
    Review

    Very quick delivery, arrived in lovely condition. Very hardy as I had trouble with my water and it didnt suffer at all. Now have new growth coming which is growing through nice and quick.

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    Neil R.
    Review

    Terrific quality plant with super speedy delivery, great stuff.

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    Ron H.
    Review

    Superb plant, mine is now at the back of the tank and doing well. The juvenile leaves have opened out and the plant fills the gap left in my tank. Well done AE, fully meets no...exceeds expectations!

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    David M.
    Review

    very nice plant .never seen it before .well packaged ,came in very good condition. looks very well settled in my aquarium very pleased with it

    B
    Barry L.
    Review

    super plant in lovely condition and received very quickly

    B
    Barry L.
    Review

    received promptly in super condition as usual

    L
    Lorenzo A.
    Review

    Nice plant and grows well

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    What is the difference between the pot sizes?

    Choose Standard (5cm pot) or XL (9cm pot). XL is a larger supplied specimen of the same plant. Pot diameter does not describe plant height.

    How do I keep the red colour as vivid as possible?

    Good medium to high light and a substrate or fertiliser rich in iron and micronutrients will give the best colour. New leaves are always the reddest.

    Does it need CO2 injection?

    No. CO2 is not required, though it can accelerate growth and enhance leaf colouration if used.

    How large does it grow?

    It typically reaches 20–35 cm in height, similar to the green ozelot form, making it suitable for the midground of most aquariums.

    Will it always stay red?

    New growth is the most intensely red. Mature leaves gradually shift toward bronze and brown-green, but the plant continuously produces new leaves, so there is always fresh colour.

    Is it hard to care for?

    No. Despite its dramatic appearance, ozelot Red is one of the easier coloured sword plants to maintain and suits beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.

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    • Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
    • Echinodorus ozelot - red Aquafleur
    • Echinodorus ozelot red XL - Aqua Essentials
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    Echinodorus ozelot Red

    Red-tinted spotted leaves on a striking Echinodorus ozelot hybrid plant

    Ask a question Over 1,300 sold
    Easy care Medium light CO2 not required Midground plant
    £19.99
    £19.99
    • Potted version out of stock
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    About this plant

    Choose your pot size

    • Standard (5cm pot)
    • XL (9cm pot)

    Both options are the same plant. XL is a larger supplied specimen. Pot diameter is not plant height; living plants vary naturally. One selected potted plant is included.

    Echinodorus ozelot Red is a richly coloured form of the popular ozelot hybrid, combining the characteristic dark spotting of the ozelot with striking red to bronze leaf colouration. New leaves emerge with the most intense red, providing vivid colour that shifts through shades of bronze and brown-green as the plant matures.

    Care is uncomplicated. Medium light and a nutrient-rich substrate are all it needs to grow well, with no CO2 injection required. The red colouration is most pronounced under good light and with adequate iron and micronutrients available through the substrate or a liquid fertiliser.

    Supplied as an established potted plant, Echinodorus ozelot Red reaches 20–35 cm in height and is best placed in the midground of aquariums from 100 litres upward. The warm tones of the leaves create an eye-catching contrast against green-leafed neighbouring plants.

    XL size and care notes

    Echinodorus ozelot red is a striking hybrid sword plant with reddish-brown to orange-red leaves marked with distinctive dark spots that vary in size and distribution across each individual plant. The red form shows more intense pigmentation than its green counterpart, particularly under brighter lighting, making it a standout focal point in any larger aquarium layout.

    It benefits from medium to bright light and CO2 supplementation to develop its richest colouration, though it grows without CO2 in everyday conditions. Like all Echinodorus it is a heavy root feeder and performs best in nutrient-rich substrate with root tabs. It adapts well to a range of tropical water parameters.

    The XL version supplies a more established specimen with a developed rosette and better root system, giving strong visual impact from planting day. Best suited to midground or background positions in aquariums of 100 litres and above. Remove from the pot, clean the roots, and plant with the crown at substrate level without burying the growing point.

    Product FAQs

    What is the difference between the pot sizes?

    Choose Standard (5cm pot) or XL (9cm pot). XL is a larger supplied specimen of the same plant. Pot diameter does not describe plant height.

    How do I keep the red colour as vivid as possible?

    Good medium to high light and a substrate or fertiliser rich in iron and micronutrients will give the best colour. New leaves are always the reddest.

    Does it need CO2 injection?

    No. CO2 is not required, though it can accelerate growth and enhance leaf colouration if used.

    How large does it grow?

    It typically reaches 20–35 cm in height, similar to the green ozelot form, making it suitable for the midground of most aquariums.

    Will it always stay red?

    New growth is the most intensely red. Mature leaves gradually shift toward bronze and brown-green, but the plant continuously produces new leaves, so there is always fresh colour.

    Is it hard to care for?

    No. Despite its dramatic appearance, ozelot Red is one of the easier coloured sword plants to maintain and suits beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.