Echinodorus Red Phoenix
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Common Name: Red Phoenix Sword Plant
Scientific Name: (Echinodorus sp. 'Red Phoenix')
Echinodorus Red Phoenix is a striking sword plant hybrid prized for its vibrant reddish leaves that bring bold contrast to aquascapes. Compact and versatile, it fits well in medium to large tanks and can thrive as a focal point or part of a group planting. This plant adapts well to both submerged and emersed conditions, making it suitable for aquariums, paludariums, and terrariums.
- 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 coloration.
- Water: Soft to moderately hard water with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Thrives submerged and can adapt 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 depending on the tank size.
Features
- Size: Grows to 8–16 inches tall, making it suitable for medium to large tanks.
- Rate: Moderate-growing; faster under CO2 injection and bright lighting.
- Foliage: Broad, lance-shaped leaves that range from greenish-red to deep crimson under strong light.
- Flowering: Produces white flowers in emersed conditions.
Care
- Fertilizer: Benefits from nutrient-rich substrate and root tabs. Liquid fertilizers with iron and micronutrients enhance its red pigmentation. CO2 supplementation is highly recommended for vibrant colors and faster growth.
- Pruning/Propagation: Trim older or damaged leaves regularly. Propagate by separating plantlets or runners that develop from the main plant.
- Special Tips: To maintain its red coloration, ensure stable water parameters, sufficient lighting, and regular fertilization. Avoid heavy shading from other plants.
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