Echinodorus 'White Flame'

Echinodorus 'White Flame' is a striking and ornamental sword plant cultivar prized in the aquarium hobby for its dramatic, lance-shaped leaves that emerge with vivid white-cream variegation and pink-red tones before maturing to a deep, marbled green — creating a constantly changing, flame-like display of colour that makes it a true centrepiece specimen in any planted aquascape. Hardy and adaptable, it grows well in a wide range of conditions and is an excellent choice for aquarists seeking a bold, eye-catching focal plant.

Propagation: Propagates via runners and adventitious plantlets produced on long flower stalks. Allow daughter plants to develop 3–4 leaves and roots before separating and replanting.

Care Guide

• Origin: Cultivar (South American hybrid)
• Light: Medium to High
• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temp 22–28°C | Soft to moderately hard water
• CO2 Required: No (CO2 enhances growth and colour)
• Fertiliser: Benefits from root tabs and regular liquid fertiliser
• Placement: Midground to Background; specimen plant
• Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
• Max Size: 30–50cm