Family:  Alismataceae
Common Name:  Sword
Maximum Height:  8 inches to 11 inches
Leaf Size:  ½ inch to 1 inch by 6 inches
Stem Thickness:  1/8 inch
Light:  Moderate to Strong
Temperature:  70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit
pH:  5.0 to 8.0
Origin:  Mutation of the cultivar Echinodorus 'Rose' from the Oriental Aquarium Nursery.
Water Hardness:  Soft to Hard
Nutrients:  High Nutrients; CO2 Recommended
Relative Growth Speed:  Moderate


Long broad leaf sword with a lot of red. It needs rich substrate and, like most aquatic plants, is copper sensitive.
(also available in the "potted" section)