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Echinodorus red wild grass
Narrow red-tinted grass-like leaves on a unique Echinodorus sword plant
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Origin: Cultivated
Position in Aquarium: Midground
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Growth rate: Medium pace
Description
Echinodorus Red Wild Grass is an unusual sword plant cultivar producing a dense cluster of narrow, grass-like leaves with a warm red to brown-red tint. Unlike the broad-leafed Echinodorus more commonly seen in aquariums, this variety has a fine-textured, almost meadow-like appearance that adds variety to planted layouts.
It is easy to care for, growing under medium light without CO2 injection. A nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs support the growth of the dense root system that all Echinodorus rely on. The reddish tones in the leaves are most pronounced under good light and with iron available in the substrate or fertiliser.
Supplied as an established potted plant, Echinodorus Red Wild Grass typically reaches 15–25 cm and suits the midground of aquariums from 80 litres upward. Its distinctive, grass-like texture contrasts well with broad-leafed plants and adds a naturalistic, wild look to planted compositions.
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.
What makes this different from other Echinodorus?
Its leaves are narrow and grass-like rather than broad and oval, giving it a fine-textured, meadow-like appearance that is quite different from most sword plants.
Does it need CO2?
No. It grows well without CO2 injection under medium light conditions.
How large does it grow?
It typically reaches 15–25 cm in height, making it a manageable midground plant for aquariums from 80 litres upward.
How do I maintain the reddish colour?
Good medium light and an iron-containing fertiliser or substrate will support the warmest red-brown tones. Insufficient light causes the leaves to become greener.
Does it spread or carpet?
It does not carpet in the same way as true carpeting plants, but it can slowly spread by producing side rosettes that can be split and replanted.
