Overview
Echinodorus 'Red Ozelot' is a cultivated freshwater sword plant known for its broad, oval-shaped leaves and distinctive spotting patterns. This adaptable rosette plant is commonly used in midground to background areas of planted aquariums, where it serves as a strong visual focal point.
It can be grown fully submerged in aquariums or emersed in paludariums. Under suitable emersed conditions, mature plants may even produce flowering stems.
Key Features
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Broad, oval leaves with natural spotting
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Red, pink, and green color variations
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Rosette growth form
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Moderate growth rate
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Adaptable to submerged or emersed growth
Why Choose Echinodorus 'Red Ozelot'?
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One of the most visually unique sword plants
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Adds bold texture and pattern to aquascapes
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Easy to grow with minimal equipment
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Long lifespan and strong root system
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Excellent midground or background centerpiece
Benefits
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Creates strong color and pattern contrast
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Adds depth and visual interest
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Provides shelter for fish and shrimp
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Helps absorb excess nutrients
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Enhances natural planted layouts
Product Specifications
• Scientific/Common name: Echinodorus 'Red Ozelot' / Red Ozelot Sword
• Plant or product type: Live freshwater rosette plant
• Growth rate / usage: Moderate growth, decorative and structural
• Lighting / requirements: Moderate to high light
• Placement / application: Midground to background
• Difficulty level: Easy to moderate
• Tank type: Freshwater, planted, community, shrimp, paludarium
Care Guide / Usage Guide
Lighting
Moderate to high lighting enhances red coloration and leaf spotting.
Water
Prefers temperatures between 72–82°F (22–28°C) with a pH range of 6.5–7.5.
Substrate
Nutrient-rich substrate is recommended for strong root development.
CO₂
Not required, but optional CO₂ may improve growth and coloration.
Maintenance
Remove older outer leaves as needed. Use root tabs for sustained health and color.
Planting / Application Instructions
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Rinse plant gently with clean aquarium water.
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Plant roots into substrate, keeping the crown above the surface.
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Space adequately to allow leaf expansion.
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Add root tabs if desired.
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Trim older leaves periodically.
Perfect For
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Midground or background aquascaping
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Medium to large aquariums
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Red accent layouts
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Community and shrimp tanks
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Paludariums and emersed setups
Important Notes
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Plant Selection Notice: These will be a plant of our choice, selected based on current availability, size, and overall health to ensure the best quality upon arrival.
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Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, spotting, and coloration.
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Final color depends on lighting, nutrients, and tank stability.
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Flowering may occur only in emersed growth under suitable conditions.
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Some leaf melting may occur after shipping as the plant acclimates.
Disclaimer
Images are for reference only. Actual plant size, shape, and color may vary due to natural growth conditions and aquarium environment. Live arrival and health guarantees are subject to store policies. Adjustment periods after shipping are normal for live plants.
