Echinodorus Fire Phoenix
Echinodorus Fire Phoenix
Echinodorus Fire Phoenix is a hybrid cultivar producing bold red-orange leaves that contrast immediately and dramatically in the planted aquarium — the vivid fire tones representing some of the most intensely warm coloration available from a sword plant under appropriate conditions. The vibrant red-orange color under strong lighting makes Fire Phoenix one of the most visually striking sword cultivars available, creating a bold, warm focal point in the background or midground.
Care tip: Echinodorus Fire Phoenix is a root feeder that benefits greatly from a nutrient-rich substrate or regular root tabs. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F and pH 6.5–7.5. CO₂ is recommended for this variety.
Growing to 10 to 14 inches, Fire Phoenix is a compact midground to background plant well suited to medium aquariums. Strong lighting and nutrient-rich substrate are important for developing and maintaining the vivid fire tones — without adequate light the red-orange coloration fades toward a more muted brownish-green. Root feeding directly supports the vivid color expression.
This moderate plant grows under high lighting with CO₂ recommended. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. Strong lighting is the most critical factor for vivid red-orange color — the chart accurately notes that it benefits from strong lighting. Regular root feeding maintains the healthy, vivid leaf production.
In the aquascape, Echinodorus Fire Phoenix creates a vivid, warm-colored midground to background focal point whose red-orange leaves provide fire-toned contrast among the typical greens, bronzes, and reds of other planted tank species. The bold color is most dramatic against green foreground plants and natural hardscape. A featured midground position allows the vivid coloration to be the most visible element of the composition.
Echinodorus Fire Phoenix is a boldly and vividly colored hybrid sword for aquarists who want fire-toned red-orange in the midground to background under appropriate high-light conditions. Its vivid coloration and compact scale make it one of the most visually striking smaller colored sword cultivars available.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Max Height | 10–14 inches |
| Light Level | High |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Recommended |
| Origin | Hybrid Cultivar |
| Notes | A hybrid cultivar producing bold red-orange leaves that contrast immediately and dramatically in the planted aquarium. The vivid red-orange coloration under strong lighting makes Fire Phoenix one of the most visually striking sword cultivars available. Nutrient-rich substrate and strong lighting are important for developing and maintaining the vivid fire tones. |
