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Echinodorus hadi red pearl
Echinodorus hadi red pearl
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Echinodorus hadi ‘Red Pearl’ is a striking sword plant known for its broad, rounded leaves and attractive mix of green, bronze, and deep red coloration. New growth can emerge with rich burgundy and reddish tones before developing into mature green foliage. It makes an excellent centerpiece or midground plant in a planted aquarium.
Plant Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Lighting | Medium |
| CO₂ | Not required; beneficial |
| Temperature | 20–28°C (68–82°F) |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Water Hardness | Soft to moderately hard |
| Placement | Midground / Background |
| Substrate | Recommended |
| Fertilizer | Root tabs + liquid fertilizer |
| Propagation | Adventitious plants / flower stalks |
| Growth Form | Rosette |
| Best Placement | Planted in substrate |
Planting & Care
Plant Echinodorus hadi ‘Red Pearl’ directly into the substrate, keeping the crown above the substrate surface. It is a strong root feeder, so nutrient-rich substrate and regular root tabs will help support vigorous growth.
Moderate lighting will help bring out its attractive red and bronze tones. CO₂ is not essential, but supplementation can encourage faster growth and stronger coloration.
Key Features
- Broad, rounded leaves
- Green, bronze and red coloration
- Attractive burgundy new growth
- Excellent centerpiece plant
- Strong root feeder
- Moderate growth rate
- CO₂ optional
- Great for medium and large aquariums
- Propagates through adventitious plantlets
