🌿 Sword Ozelot Red (Echinodorus ‘Ozelot Red’) – Aquarium Sword Plant

Description:
The Ozelot Red Sword Plant (Echinodorus ‘Ozelot Red’) is a stunning aquarium plant with vibrant red to maroon leaves speckled with darker spots, giving it a unique leopard-like appearance. As the leaves mature, they transition to deep green with red accents, creating a striking focal point in any aquascape. Perfect for midground to background placement, this hardy sword plant is well-suited for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.

Care Information

• Care Level: Easy to Moderate
• Lighting: Medium to High (brings out strongest red coloration)
• CO₂: Not required but beneficial for best color and growth
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Placement: Midground to background
• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended

Benefits

• Adds bold red coloration and visual contrast
• Unique spotted leaves resemble leopard patterns
• Provides cover and shade for fish and shrimp
• Adaptable to a variety of aquarium conditions
• Great as a focal point plant in aquascapes

❓ FAQ

Q: How large does the Ozelot Red grow?
A: Typically reaches 12–18 inches tall, making it a great mid-to-background plant.

Q: Will it stay red in all tanks?
A: Stronger lighting and nutrient-rich substrates bring out the deepest reds.

Q: Is it beginner-friendly?
A: Yes, it’s hardy and grows well even in low-tech aquariums.

Q: Can it be grown emersed?
A: Yes, like most swords, it can grow both submerged and emersed.