Echinodorus Hadi Red Pearl
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Common Name: Hadi Red Pearl Sword Plant
Scientific Name: (Echinodorus sp. 'Hadi Red Pearl')
Echinodorus Hadi Red Pearl is a vibrant sword plant hybrid celebrated for its deep red foliage and compact growth. Perfect for adding dramatic contrast to aquascapes, this plant thrives in submerged conditions but can also grow emersed, making it suitable for aquariums, paludariums, and vivariums. Its hardy nature and striking coloration make it a favorite among aquascapers.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
Quick Guide
- Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Vivarium
- Care Level: Medium
- Light Requirements: Moderate Light, High Light
- CO2 Requirements: CO2 Optional
- Placement: Middleground, Background
- Growth Characteristics: Moderate-Growing, Spreading
- Water Parameters: Soft Water, Neutral pH
- Special Features: Colorful Foliage, Flowering
- Country of Origin: South America (Hybrid)
Essentials
- Light: Moderate to high; strong lighting enhances its red hues.
- Water: Prefers soft to moderately hard water with a pH of 6.5–7.5. Thrives submerged but adapts well to emersed growth.
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C).
- Soil: Requires a nutrient-rich substrate for optimal growth and vibrant coloration.
- Placement: Best used as a middleground or small background plant in medium to large tanks.
Features
- Size: Reaches 8–16 inches tall, depending on the environment.
- Rate: Moderate-growing; faster growth is achievable with CO2 supplementation.
- Foliage: Broad, lance-shaped leaves with vibrant red tones that intensify under strong lighting.
- Flowering: May produce white flowers in emersed conditions.
Care
- Fertilizer: Thrives with nutrient-rich substrate and root tabs. Supplement with liquid fertilizers containing iron and micronutrients to enhance its red coloration. CO2 supplementation is optional but beneficial for faster growth and more vibrant foliage.
- Pruning/Propagation: Trim older or damaged leaves to maintain a tidy appearance. Propagate by separating plantlets or runners that develop from the main plant.
- Special Tips: Position in a well-lit area to maximize its red hues. Avoid overcrowding, as this plant benefits from sufficient space to spread and grow.
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