Peacock Sword (Terrarium Plant Only)

Peacock Sword (Echinodorus sp.) is a bold and ornamental sword plant cultivar prized for its broad, richly coloured leaves that emerge in warm copper-red tones before maturing to deep green — a stunning display of colour that earns its regal name. In terrariums and paludariums, it makes a commanding midground to background specimen, adding lush, tropical drama to any vivarium build. While related to aquarium sword plants, this form is best kept emersed in a humid terrarium environment where it truly thrives.

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

Care Guide

• Origin: South America (cultivar)
• Light: Medium to High
• Humidity: 60–90%
• Temperature: 20–28°C
• Substrate: Rich, moist soil or aquatic soil mix
• Fertiliser: Root tabs or slow-release granular fertiliser; liquid fertiliser beneficial
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Max Size: 30–50cm

* Terrarium only plant — not suitable long term for aquarium.