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Echinodorus red diamond
Echinodorus red diamond
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Echinodorus ‘Red Diamond’ is a striking sword plant known for its elongated leaves and rich red, bronze, and green coloration. New leaves often emerge with strong reddish tones before developing into deeper green and bronze shades. It makes an excellent focal plant for medium and large aquariums.
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 plantlets |
| Growth Form | Rosette |
| Best Placement | Planted in substrate |
Planting & Care
Plant Echinodorus ‘Red Diamond’ directly into the substrate with the roots covered and the crown kept above the substrate. As a heavy root feeder, it benefits greatly from nutrient-rich substrate and regular root tabs.
Moderate lighting can help bring out its red and bronze coloration. CO₂ is not required, but supplementation can promote faster growth and larger, more vibrant leaves.
Key Features
- Beautiful red, bronze and green foliage
- Attractive elongated leaves
- Strong root feeder
- Moderate growth rate
- Excellent centerpiece plant
- Great for medium and large aquariums
- CO₂ optional
- Benefits from root tabs
- Propagates through adventitious plantlets
