Echinodorus Cordifolius – Large Heart-Leaf Sword for Background Impact Echinodorus Cordifolius, also known as the Heart-Leaf Sword or Creeping Burhead, is a large, bold aquarium plant prized for its broad, round-to-heart-shaped leaves and towering growth. Ideal for background placement, this plant thrives in medium to large tanks and brings a dramatic, natural look to any aquascape. Highly adaptable and beginner-friendly, it’s perfect for aquarists who want a statement plant that’s both functional and beautiful. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Echinodorus cordifolius Common Name: Heart-Leaf Sword, Creeping Burhead Height: 30–60+ cm Lighting: Medium to High CO₂: Optional (beneficial for faster growth) Temperature: 20–28°C Placement: Background Growth Rate: Fast Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate 🌱 Why Choose Echinodorus Cordifolius? Broad, vibrant green leaves for bold visual appeal Fast-growing and hardy—perfect for low- or high-tech tanks Can grow emersed in open-top aquariums or paludariums Excellent natural shelter for fish and shrimp Helps reduce algae by outcompeting for nutrients 💡 Care Tips: Plant in a nutrient-rich substrate for best results Trim large outer leaves to promote compact growth Can produce emersed flowers in open or shallow tanks Avoid shading smaller plants nearby due to large leaf size 📦 Sold Individually – Strong Roots and Ready to Plant!Perfect for large aquariums, jungle-style scapes, biotopes, or open-top displays.

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🌿 Echinodorus Grandiflorus – Majestic Sword Plant for XL Tanks Echinodorus Grandiflorus is a giant sword plant known for its broad, bold leaves and impressive height, making it ideal for large display tanks and open-top aquariums. Native to South America, this plant features long-stemmed, lance-shaped green leaves that can reach the water’s surface and even flower under emersed conditions. It’s a powerful focal point for the background of large tanks and a natural choice for aquarists looking to create a jungle or Amazonian aquascape. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Echinodorus grandiflorus Common Name: Giant Sword Plant Height: 40–70+ cm Lighting: Medium to High CO₂: Optional but beneficial Temperature: 20–28°C Placement: Background (large tanks only) Growth Rate: Fast Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced 🌱 Why You'll Love It: One of the largest sword plants in the hobby Perfect centerpiece or background filler in big aquariums Can grow emersed and produce stunning flowers Provides excellent cover for fish and fry Thrives in nutrient-rich substrate with steady care 💡 Care Tips: Requires plenty of root space—best in 100L+ tanks Use a rich substrate or root tabs for healthy growth Trim older leaves to manage size and encourage new shoots Will outgrow smaller tanks—best for large setups or ponds Can grow emersed in shallow or open-top environments 📦 Sold Individually – Robust, Rooted, and Ready to Thrive!Ideal for Amazon biotopes, XL tanks, aquascaping showpieces, and naturalistic layouts.

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🍃 Echinodorus Harbich – Compact, Color-Rich Sword for Foreground to Midground Echinodorus Harbich is a beautiful, compact sword plant that features short, broad leaves with tones ranging from green to reddish-bronze, especially under stronger lighting. Unlike its taller relatives, this variety stays smaller, making it ideal for foreground to midground placement in smaller or medium-sized tanks. Perfect for aquascapers looking for the lush look of a sword plant—without the size of the giants. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Echinodorus harbich Common Name: Harbich Sword, Harbich Red Height: 10–25 cm Lighting: Medium to High CO₂: Optional (enhances color and growth) Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Foreground to Midground Growth Rate: Moderate Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate 🌿 Why You'll Love It: Compact sword with rounded, ruffled leaves Adds warm tones to the scape under strong light Great for smaller tanks and midground placement Hardy and easy to care for Ideal for aquascaping in both low- and high-tech setups 💡 Care Tips: Benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs Will remain compact with moderate trimming Increased light and CO₂ enhance the red tones Does well in community tanks and nature-style layouts 📦 Sold Individually – Healthy, Rooted, and Aquascape-Ready!Perfect for nano tanks, planted displays, or as a colorful midground feature in larger aquariums.

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🌿 Echinodorus Major ‘Martii’ – Elegant Ruffled Sword Plant for Large Aquariums Echinodorus Major ‘Martii’, also known as the Ruffled Amazon Sword, is a beautiful, large background plant admired for its unique ruffled, wavy leaves and vibrant green coloration. Native to South America, this plant adds texture, height, and elegance to medium to large freshwater aquariums. It’s an excellent choice for aquarists looking to build a bold, natural centerpiece or a lush background in their aquascapes. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Echinodorus major (formerly E. martii) Common Names: Ruffled Sword, Major Sword Height: 40–60+ cm Lighting: Medium to High CO₂: Optional (beneficial for faster growth) Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Background Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate 🌱 Why You'll Love It: Distinctive wavy leaves for added texture and motion Grows tall—perfect for background or center placement Hardy and adaptable to most freshwater setups Makes an eye-catching specimen plant Great for community tanks and Amazon-style aquascapes 💡 Care Tips: Prefers a nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs Allow space for expansion—can grow wide as well as tall Trim older leaves to encourage fresh, compact growth Can grow emersed and may flower in open-top tanks Avoid placing in small tanks due to size potential 📦 Sold Individually – Strong, Rooted, and Ready to Plant!Ideal for planted tanks, display aquascapes, or Amazonian biotope layouts.

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🌿 Echinodorus Martii Hybrid – Lush, Ruffled Sword for Aquascape Drama The Echinodorus Martii Hybrid is a beautifully ruffled sword plant that combines the dramatic size and form of traditional Amazon swords with the refined foliage of cultivated hybrids. Its broad, wavy leaves form a graceful, fountain-like shape, making it a show-stopping centerpiece in any medium to large planted aquarium. Perfect for aquarists looking to add structure, movement, and natural elegance to their background or midground layout. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Echinodorus martii (Hybrid) Common Names: Martii Hybrid Sword, Ruffled Sword Plant Height: 30–60+ cm Lighting: Medium to High CO₂: Optional but encourages faster, richer growth Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Background or Midground (larger tanks) Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate 🌱 Why You'll Love It: Ruffled, flowing leaves for added depth and texture Hybrid form is more compact than wild E. major/martii Adds volume without overwhelming the tank Provides shelter and shade for fish and shrimp Easy to grow in a wide range of tank conditions 💡 Care Tips: Prefers nutrient-rich substrate or regular root tabs Tolerates low-tech tanks, but thrives with CO₂ and good lighting Trim older leaves to promote fresh, vibrant growth Avoid in nano tanks due to eventual size 📦 Sold Individually – Healthy, Rooted, and Ready to Plant!Great for aquascaping centerpieces, natural biotopes, and large planted tanks.

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🍁 Echinodorus Osiris ‘Rubra’ – Striking Red Sword for Background Color Echinodorus Osiris ‘Rubra’, also known as the Red Melon Sword, is a bold and colorful background plant that brings a warm splash of red to bronze hues into your aquascape. This stunning sword plant is known for its broad, slightly ruffled leaves and adaptable nature, making it a favorite for hobbyists who want to add contrast and vibrance to green-dominated tanks. Perfect for medium to large aquariums, this plant stands out beautifully without requiring complicated care. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Echinodorus osiris ‘Rubra’ Common Name: Red Melon Sword, Osiris Rubra Height: 30–50+ cm Lighting: Medium to High CO₂: Optional, but enhances red coloration Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Midground to Background Growth Rate: Moderate Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate 🌱 Why You'll Love It: Deep red to reddish-green foliage adds contrast and depth Great for natural or Dutch-style aquascapes Large, textured leaves create visual flow and movement Provides excellent cover for fish and shrimp Easy to grow in most freshwater tank conditions 💡 Care Tips: Plant in a nutrient-rich substrate or use root tabs High lighting and CO₂ will bring out deeper red tones Trim older leaves to maintain size and shape Best in aquariums 60L and up due to mature size Can grow emersed and may flower in open tanks 📦 Sold Individually – Healthy, Rooted, and Ready for Planting!Perfect for aquascapers who want to introduce warm color into planted tanks.

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Echinodorus Paniculatus – Tall, Elegant Sword Plant for Background Impact Echinodorus Paniculatus is a bold and fast-growing sword plant that brings structure and vertical interest to any freshwater aquascape. With its long, pointed green leaves and bushy base, this plant makes an excellent background anchor in medium to large aquariums. Known for its adaptability and ease of care, Echinodorus Paniculatus is a favorite among aquascapers looking for lush greenery with minimal maintenance. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Echinodorus paniculatus Common Name: Panicle Sword Plant Height: 30–60+ cm Lighting: Medium to High CO₂: Optional but beneficial Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Background Growth Rate: Fast Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate 🌿 Why You'll Love It: Tall, flowing leaves add height and structure Fills background space beautifully in large tanks Hardy and adaptable to most freshwater setups Can grow emersed in paludariums or open-top tanks Excellent for natural and biotope-style aquascapes 💡 Care Tips: Grows best in a nutrient-rich substrate Regular trimming helps manage height and shape Does not require CO₂ but responds well to it Remove older or yellowing leaves to promote new growth 📦 Sold Individually – Robust and Rooted, Ready to Plant!Ideal for larger tanks, Amazon-style aquascapes, or as a statement plant in community aquariums.

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🌿 Echinodorus Radicans – Graceful Giant for Background Aquascaping Echinodorus Radicans, also known as the Radican Sword, is a robust, fast-growing background plant ideal for large aquariums. With its broad, slightly ruffled green leaves and towering height, it creates an impressive, natural centerpiece or dense green curtain in the rear of the tank. Native to South America, this plant thrives in nutrient-rich substrate and is perfect for hobbyists looking to create a lush Amazonian or jungle-style aquascape. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Echinodorus radicans Common Name: Radican Sword Height: 40–60+ cm Lighting: Medium to High CO₂: Optional but improves growth and color Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Background Growth Rate: Fast Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate 🌱 Why You'll Love It: Produces large, ruffled green leaves—great visual impact Excellent choice for large or open-top tanks Provides great cover for fish, shrimp, and fry Can grow submerged or emersed (flowers in emersed setups) Low-maintenance once established 💡 Care Tips: Best results in a nutrient-rich substrate or with root tabs Requires adequate space—grows tall and wide May produce emersed leaves and flowering stalks in open setups Trim outer leaves to encourage compact, lush new growth Avoid in nano tanks due to its size 📦 Sold Individually – Healthy, Rooted, and Ready to Plant!Perfect for Amazonian biotopes, large planted aquariums, or natural-style aquascapes.

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🌱 Echinodorus Subulatus – Hardy, Grass-Like Sword for Natural Layouts Echinodorus Subulatus is a hardy and adaptable aquarium plant known for its narrow, grass-like leaves and fast, bushy growth. Unlike most other sword plants, this species has a lighter and more delicate appearance, making it perfect for adding movement and texture to midground to background areas of your aquascape. It’s one of the few Echinodorus species that thrives in low-tech setups, making it an ideal choice for beginners and nature-style tanks. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Echinodorus subulatus Common Name: Narrow Leaf Sword Height: 20–45 cm Lighting: Low to Medium CO₂: Not required Temperature: 20–28°C Placement: Midground to Background Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast Skill Level: Beginner-friendly 🌿 Why You'll Love It: Graceful, strap-like leaves sway gently in water flow One of the easiest swords to grow—great for low-tech tanks Bushy growth provides great cover for fish and shrimp Spreads by runners to form natural groupings Ideal for biotope and jungle-style aquascapes 💡 Care Tips: Grows well in plain gravel or enriched substrate Trim runners to control spread or replant for propagation May develop bronze tones under high light Tolerates a wide range of water conditions 📦 Sold Individually – Healthy, Rooted, and Easy to Grow!Great for community tanks, beginner setups, or lush, wild aquascapes.

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🌸 Echinodorus x 'Rose' – Stunning Rosy Sword Plant for Bold Midground Displays Echinodorus x 'Rose' is a hybrid sword plant known for its broad, wavy leaves and unique coloration—ranging from soft pinks and reds to deep olive green, depending on light and nutrients. This medium-sized sword stands out in aquascapes and makes a perfect midground to background feature in planted tanks. With its striking color and graceful shape, it's ideal for aquascapers who want a centerpiece plant that doesn’t overpower the tank. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Echinodorus x 'Rose' Common Name: Rose Sword, Red Rose Sword Height: 20–40 cm Lighting: Medium to High CO₂: Optional (brings out red hues) Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Midground to Background Growth Rate: Moderate Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate 🌿 Why You'll Love It: Rosy, reddish-pink hues under high light Unique leaf shape with gentle ruffles and texture Compact enough for midground use Ideal for Dutch-style and color-contrasting layouts Easy to grow and maintain in most tanks 💡 Care Tips: Plant in nutrient-rich substrate for vibrant growth Use root tabs if planted in inert substrate Strong lighting enhances red and pink coloration Regular trimming keeps the plant bushy and compact Can tolerate a wide range of water parameters 📦 Sold Individually – Rooted and Aquascape-Ready!Perfect for planted tanks needing a warm-toned focal point or soft transition between plant layers.

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Echinodorus ‘Ozelot Green’ – Epic Aquatics Add bold texture and dynamic greenery to your aquarium with Echinodorus ‘Ozelot Green’ from Epic Aquatics. This striking sword plant features broad, patterned leaves that make it a standout centerpiece in any freshwater aquascape. Key Features Large, Patterned Leaves: Broad, dark green leaves with subtle markings add depth and visual interest. Midground to Background Planting: Ideal for creating structure and height in your aquascape. Easy Propagation: Produces runners and offshoots, allowing you to expand your display. Hardy Growth: Thrives in a variety of freshwater setups with minimal maintenance. Care Requirements Light: Moderate; adequate lighting enhances leaf patterns. CO2: Optional, but encourages faster growth and healthier foliage. Water Parameters: Temperature: 22–28°C pH: 6.0–7.5 Soft to moderately hard water Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended; root tabs promote healthy root development. Why Choose Echinodorus ‘Ozelot Green’? Perfect for creating striking midground or background focal points, this plant combines bold size with elegant patterns to elevate any aquascape. Suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists, it adds natural beauty and structure to your freshwater tank. Add Echinodorus ‘Ozelot Green’ – Epic Aquatics to your order today and bring bold greenery to your aquarium!

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Echinodorus ‘Ozelot Red’ – Epic Aquatics Bring striking color and bold texture to your aquarium with Echinodorus ‘Ozelot Red’ from Epic Aquatics. This eye-catching sword plant features broad leaves with deep red hues, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for any freshwater aquascape. Key Features Vibrant Red Leaves: Broad, patterned foliage adds dramatic color and contrast. Midground to Background Planting: Perfect for creating depth and visual interest in your tank. Easy Propagation: Produces runners and offshoots for effortless expansion. Hardy & Resilient: Thrives in a variety of freshwater aquariums with minimal maintenance. Care Requirements Light: Moderate to high; brighter light enhances red coloration and leaf patterns. CO2: Optional, but recommended for faster growth and richer colors. Water Parameters: Temperature: 22–28°C pH: 6.0–7.5 Soft to moderately hard water Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended; root tabs boost growth and overall health. Why Choose Echinodorus ‘Ozelot Red’? Perfect for aquascapers seeking a bold midground or background plant, its vibrant red leaves and striking patterns instantly elevate the visual appeal of any tank. Suitable for both beginners and advanced aquarists, it’s a durable and beautiful addition to your freshwater setup. Add Echinodorus ‘Ozelot Red’ – Epic Aquatics to your order today and give your aquarium a stunning red centerpiece!

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