Red Diamond Sword

Red Diamond Sword (Echinodorus ‘Red Diamond’) is a hybrid sword plant known for its striking reddish-maroon foliage and robust structure. It’s a favorite midground to background plant in larger aquariums, offering both color and bold form.

🌿 Overview

• Common Name: Red Diamond Sword
• Scientific Name: Echinodorus ‘Red Diamond’
• Type: Rosette
• Origin: Cultivar (cross between E. barthii and E. uruguayensis)
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Light Requirement: Medium to High
• CO₂ Requirement: Optional, but improves color and growth

🌊 Water Parameters

• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to Medium
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich or use root tabs

🌱 Care Notes

• Size: Reaches 8–12 inches in height (20–30 cm)
• Coloration: Young leaves emerge deep red and fade to reddish-green as they mature
• Trimming: Remove older outer leaves to promote new growth
• Propagation: Sends out runners with baby plants or can be divided at the crown

🌈 Color & Form

• Compact compared to other swords
• Deep red to maroon leaves add contrast and richness to planted tanks
• Especially vivid in iron-rich substrates or with added liquid fertilizers

🐠 Uses in Aquarium

• Excellent centerpiece or contrast plant in aquascapes
• Provides shelter for fish and shrimp
• Durable and suitable for both beginners and experienced aquascapers
• Ideal for medium to large tanks