Echinodorus ozelot red
Echinodorus ozelot red
Echinodorus ozelot red is the most intensely red-spotted form of the beloved ozelot lineage, producing broad leaves with vivid red marbling and spotting across a bold rosette — the most striking and visually dominant of the ozelot variants. The vivid red spotting on broad, well-formed leaves creates a naturally impressive background centerpiece whose coloration stands out immediately in any planted aquarium.
Care tip: Echinodorus ozelot red 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 not required for this variety.
Growing to 12 to 18 inches, ozelot red is a natural background plant for medium and larger aquariums. Root tabs or enriched substrate support the best growth and the most vivid red spotting expression. The bold, broad leaves create significant visual mass and natural shelter in the background zone of larger compositions.
This easy plant requires no CO₂ supplementation and grows under moderate lighting. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. Regular root feeding maintains the vivid red spotting and healthy broad leaf production. The easy care of this cultivar makes it one of the most accessible visually striking background swords available.
In the aquascape, Echinodorus ozelot red creates an impressive, vividly spotted background centerpiece whose broad, red-marbled leaves create bold color and visual mass. As the chart notes it is eye-catching for large layouts — an accurate description of its primary aquascape role. The vivid red spotting is most dramatic against green midground plants where the bold coloring creates maximum visual contrast.
Echinodorus ozelot red is a visually striking, easy-care red-marbled background sword for aquarists who want bold, vivid spotted coloration in a large, impressive background plant. Its vivid red spotting and easy-growing nature make it one of the most practically accessible and visually impactful colored sword plants in the hobby.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Placement | Background |
| Max Height | 12–18 inches |
| Light Level | Moderate |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Not Required |
| Origin | Cultivar |
| Notes | A red-dominant form of the ozelot group producing broad leaves with vivid red marbled spotting — the most intensely colored of the ozelot lineage. Broad, eye-catching leaves with bold red markings make this an outstanding background centerpiece plant for larger aquariums where the full scale of the rosette can be appreciated. |
