Indian Red Amazon Sword (Echinodorus) – Live Freshwater Aquarium Plant

Indian Red Amazon Sword is a stunning and beginner-friendly aquarium plant known for its broad green leaves highlighted with rich red and maroon veining. This hardy tropical plant adds bold color and natural beauty to freshwater aquariums while remaining easy to grow and maintain.

Perfect for both new and experienced aquarists, Indian Red Sword creates a lush, vibrant focal point and works beautifully as a midground or background plant in most tank sizes.

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Key Features

Colorful Red-Veined Foliage
Large green leaves with deep red and maroon tones add dramatic contrast.

Hardy & Resilient
Thrives in a wide range of water conditions.

Beginner-Friendly
Low maintenance and forgiving growth habits.

Large Rosette Growth
Excellent for filling empty space and adding structure.

Freshwater Safe
Non-toxic and safe for fish, shrimp, and snails.

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Benefits

Indian Red Amazon Sword enhances both the visual appeal and biological balance of aquariums. Its large leaves provide shade and shelter for fish while helping absorb excess nutrients, reducing algae growth and improving overall water quality.

This plant is especially ideal for beginners because it grows reliably without special equipment and adapts easily to most setups.

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Care Guide

Light
Low to moderate lighting.

Water Temperature
68–82°F (20–28°C)

Placement
Midground to Background

Substrate
Plant roots directly into nutrient-rich substrate. Leave crown exposed.

CO₂
Not required.

Growth Rate
Moderate

Maintenance Level
Easy
Trim older leaves occasionally to promote new growth.

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How to Plant

• Gently rinse roots before planting
• Insert roots into substrate, leaving the crown exposed
• Add root tabs for faster growth if using inert substrate
• Allow space for large leaf expansion

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Perfect For

• Beginner aquariums
• Community fish tanks
• Midground and background planting
• Natural aquascapes
• Low-tech setups

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Why Choose Indian Red Amazon Sword?

• Bold red and green coloration
• Extremely hardy and adaptable
• Low maintenance
• Excellent beginner plant
• Creates instant visual impact

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Quality Assurance

• Healthy, hand-selected plants
• Inspected before shipping
• Shipped fresh and ready to plant

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Live Arrival Guarantee

Your plant is protected by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with photos for a replacement or refund.

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Important Notes

• Leaf color deepens under better lighting and nutrients
• Size will increase significantly over time
• Live plants naturally vary in shape and color