Common Name: Echinodorus Red Phoenix Echinodorus Red Phoenix is a beautiful species of Amazon Sword for the planted aquarium. Red Phoenix features oval leaves with a pointed tip that range shades of green, orange and red, depending on aquarium conditions. Like other aquatic swords, E. Red Phoenix is a sizeable specimen, making it suitable for the mid to background areas of larger aquariums. Care is fairly simple and this genus will tolerate a wide range of aquarium conditions. To start, we recommend choosing a nutrient-dense aquarium soil to help this aquatic plant establish. Amazon Swords are heavy root feeders and will absorb a good amount of nutrition from the base. Lighting isn't as much of a concern, but anywhere from low to moderate lighting levels are sufficient for this plant. Echinodorus Red Phoenix can be grown submerged and emersed and will display a difference in appearance depending on the chosen setting. Notes: Echinodorus is a very hardy species of aquatic plants. Most Echinodorus require nutrient-dense soil to thrive as they are heavy root feeders. Echinodorus grow fairly large and are more suitable for larger planted aquariums. Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant. Please be sure to remove this plant from its pot. Remove the cotton surrounding the roots and plant into a quality substrate. For instructions on how to properly prep "potted" aquarium plants, click here. CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth. Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives. Family Name: Alismataceae Origin: Cultivar Height: 8-18” pH: 6.0-8.0 Care: Easy Light: Moderate Co2: Not necessary Propagation: Adventitious shoots Growth rate: Fast
