🌿 Red Flame Sword (Echinodorus sp.) brings a fiery pop of deep red and marbled green to the midground or background—no CO₂, no bottled fertilizers. Broad leaves, strong roots, and steady growth make it a striking statement plant for Father Fish–style natural tanks.
Why you'll love it
- ✅ Large, broad leaves with red/green marbling for bold contrast
- ✅ True root feeder—thrives in a soil base with a sand cap
- ✅ Low-tech compatible—no CO₂ or liquid dosing needed
- ✅ Great midground/background presence
- ✅ Shrimp & fry safe—dense base growth offers shelter
Care
- Lighting: low–moderate (more light brings deeper color)
- Substrate: deep soil base with a sand cap
- Placement: midground or background
- Growth rate: moderate
- Tank size: 15 gallons and up
🌱 Color varies with light and nutrients—expect bronze-red in lower light and richer reds as intensity rises.
Father Fish tip
Plant the crown at sand level, give it space, and let the roots do the work. Remove older leaves at the base to push fresh, vibrant growth.
👉 Build a strong base with Aqua Preta soils, add quick growers from the Stem Plants Collection, and soften edges with the Anubias Collection.
Pairs well with
What you'll receive
- • One healthy, naturally grown Red Flame Sword
- • Soil-grown, chemical-free (never tissue cultured)
- • Rooted and ready to plant—shrimp and fry safe
