Echinodorus Ozelot Green

Echinodorus 'Ozelot Green' is a classic and enduringly popular sword plant cultivar, instantly recognisable by its broad, oval leaves adorned with distinctive dark brown to black spotting and mottling on a rich green background — the leopard-like markings giving it a wild, exotic appearance that stands out beautifully in any planted aquascape. It forms a full, vigorous rosette that grows reliably under a wide range of conditions, making it one of the most adaptable and rewarding sword plants for aquascapers of all experience levels. A timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Propagation: Produces adventitious plantlets on flower stems. Allow plantlets to develop 2–3 leaves and roots before separating from the mother plant.

Care Guide

• Origin: South America (cultivar)
• Light: Low to Medium
• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temp 22–28°C | Soft to moderately hard water
• CO2 Required: No (benefits from CO2)
• Fertiliser: Root tabs recommended; liquid fertiliser beneficial
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Max Size: 30–50cm