Overview

Amazon Sword ‘Red Rose’ (Echinodorus ‘Rose’) is a striking rosette plant known for its broad, wavy leaves displaying a beautiful blend of green and reddish tones. This elegant sword plant makes an excellent midground to background centerpiece and is especially well suited for larger planted aquariums. Its hardy nature and moderate care requirements make it a great choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

What You Will Receive

• Quantity: 1 Plant (Bare Root or Potted depending on listing)
• Size at Shipping: Typically 5–10 inches tall
• Growth Form: Rooted rosette plant

Plant size, coloration, and leaf count may vary naturally.

Key Features

• Broad leaves with green and red coloration
• Wavy leaf texture with natural striations
• Ideal midground to background centerpiece plant
• Beginner-friendly sword species
• Root-feeding plant for nutrient-rich substrates
• Suitable for medium to large aquariums

Benefits

• Adds bold color contrast to planted tanks
• Creates strong vertical structure and depth
• Provides shelter for fish and shrimp
• Helps absorb excess nutrients
• Long-lived and stable once established

Product Specifications

• Scientific Name: Echinodorus ‘Rose’
• Common Name: Red Rose Sword
• Plant Type: Rosette
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
• Lighting Requirement: Moderate
• CO₂ Requirement: Optional
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Temperature Range: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
• pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5
• Water Type: Freshwater
• Tank Size: Best for medium to large aquariums
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich recommended

Care Guide

Lighting

Moderate lighting supports healthy growth and enhances red coloration.

CO₂

Not required but may improve growth and color intensity.

Substrate

Requires nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs for optimal root feeding.

Water Stability

Avoid sudden parameter changes. Unstable conditions may cause leaf melt.

Maintenance

Remove older outer leaves as new growth develops. Allow space for full size.

Growth & Placement

This sword grows fairly large and should be placed where it has room to expand. Ideal as a focal background plant in larger aquascapes.

Compatibility

Safe for community fish, shrimp, and snails. Best suited for peaceful tanks.

Perfect For

• Medium to large freshwater aquariums
• Midground or background placement
• Beginner planted tanks
• Natural aquascapes needing a centerpiece
• Low-tech to medium-tech setups

Why Choose Red Rose Sword?

• Unique green-to-red foliage blend
• Hardy and beginner-friendly
• Excellent centerpiece plant
• Provides height and structure
• Long-lasting and visually dramatic

Quality Assurance

• Healthy, hand-selected plants
• Inspected before shipping
• Shipped fresh and ready to plant

Live Arrival Guarantee

Your plant is protected by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Contact us within 2 hours of delivery with clear photos if your plant arrives damaged. We will provide a replacement or refund within 2 business days.

Extreme weather packaging is required for temperatures below 40°F or above 100°F.

Important Notes

• Do not bury the crown when planting
• Requires space to reach full size
• Natural variation in leaf color and size is expected
• Images are for reference only
• Temporary melt may occur during acclimation