Echinodorus reni

Echinodorus 'Reni' is a beautiful and distinctive sword plant cultivar that stands out from the crowd with its striking reddish-pink to salmon-toned new growth — a warm, rosy flush that gradually transitions to a rich olive-green as the leaves mature, creating a plant that always has multiple colours on display at once. The broad, oval leaves have a smooth, slightly glossy surface that catches the light beautifully, and the overall effect is of a plant that is simultaneously bold and elegant. A wonderful cultivar for aquascapers who want the drama of a coloured sword without committing to a fully red plant, and a firm favourite among collectors for its unique and appealing colour palette.

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: Medium to High
• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temp 22–28°C | Soft to moderately hard water
• CO2 Required: No (CO2 and nutrients enhance colour)
• Fertiliser: Root tabs recommended; liquid fertiliser beneficial
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Max Size: 30–50cm