Echinodorus "Red Flame"

Echinodorus 'Red Flame'

Make a bold statement in your aquarium with Echinodorus 'Red Flame', a stunning sword plant celebrated for its vibrant red speckled foliage and impressive size. Its broad leaves feature attractive shades of green, bronze, and deep red, highlighted by striking red mottling that intensifies as the plant matures.

As one of the most eye-catching Echinodorus varieties available, Red Flame serves as an exceptional centerpiece plant, bringing color, texture, and visual impact to larger aquariums.

Why You'll Love It

• Stunning red-speckled foliage
• Excellent centerpiece or focal-point plant
• Large broad leaves create dramatic impact
• Adds vibrant color without requiring intense care
• Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of conditions
  

Care Requirements

• Lighting: Medium
• CO₂: Not Required (beneficial for enhanced growth and coloration)
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Placement: Midground / Background
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• Difficulty: Easy

Aquascaping Tips

Echinodorus 'Red Flame' is best used as a solitary specimen plant where its colorful foliage can become the focal point of the aquarium. Its broad leaves contrast beautifully with fine-leaved stem plants, carpeting plants, and darker green species such as Anubias and Bucephalandra. Providing nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs will encourage stronger growth and more intense coloration.

Plant Size: Typically reaches 20–40 cm (8–16 inches) in height, making it ideal for medium to large aquariums where it can fully showcase its striking foliage.