• Echinodorus grisebachii Tropica Aqua Essentials
  • Echinodorus grisebachii Tropica Aqua Essentials
  • Echinodorus grisebachii Tropica Aqua Essentials
  • Echinodorus grisebachii Tropica Aqua Essentials
  • Echinodorus grisebachii Tropica Aqua Essentials
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Echinodorus grisebachii Tropica

a neat, compact sword perfect for mid-ground planting

£7.99
£7.99
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Quick Facts

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Origin: South America

Position in Aquarium: Foreground

Grows up to (cm): 15 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Medium pace
Description

Echinodorus grisebachii 'Tropica' is a neat, compact Echinodorus cultivar developed by Tropica Aquarium Plants — one of the smaller and tidier sword plants available, producing well-proportioned, lance-shaped green leaves that stay compact and structured. It's particularly useful in aquariums where a full-sized sword would quickly dominate, and as a midground plant it provides sword character without overwhelming the layout.

Medium light, no CO2 required, planted in substrate with root tabs. The compact size means it's slightly less demanding on the substrate than the large-leaved species. Reliable and easy to keep.

Plant in the midground. Propagation via daughter plants on flower stems once established.
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 grisebachii Tropica Aqua Essentials
Echinodorus grisebachii Tropica Aqua Essentials
Echinodorus grisebachii Tropica Aqua Essentials
Echinodorus grisebachii Tropica Aqua Essentials

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

How compact is grisebachii Tropica?

Significantly more compact than full-sized swords — a true midground plant that stays in proportion in smaller aquariums.

Does it need CO2?

No — grows without CO2. Root tabs near the roots support the best growth.

Is it suitable for smaller tanks?

Yes — the compact form makes it well suited to smaller aquariums and planted tanks where larger swords would be out of scale.

How do I fertilise it?

Root tabs near the roots. Echinodorus are root feeders regardless of size.

How do I propagate it?

Daughter plants on flower stems — detach once they have 3–4 leaves and visible roots.