Echinodorus Aflame
Echinodorus Aflame
Echinodorus Aflame is a hybrid cultivar producing deep burgundy leaves with compact, structured growth that creates a striking warm-colored midground to background accent of considerable visual impact. The deep burgundy coloration — one of the darkest and most saturated warm tones available from a sword plant — creates a naturally dramatic midground presence that draws the eye and adds color depth unavailable from lighter red or bronze cultivars.
Care tip: Echinodorus Aflame 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 8 to 14 inches, Aflame is a compact midground to background plant well suited to medium and larger aquariums. Strong light and nutrient-rich substrate develop and maintain the deep burgundy color at its most vivid expression. Root feeding is particularly important for maintaining the intense burgundy tones across the compact leaves.
This moderate plant grows in moderate to high lighting with CO₂ recommended. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. Regular root feeding and strong lighting maintain the deep burgundy expression. Higher light consistently deepens the coloration toward the most saturated burgundy tones.
In the aquascape, Echinodorus Aflame creates a bold, deep-colored midground to background focal point whose saturated burgundy leaves provide the darkest warm color available from a commonly cultivated sword plant. Against green plants and natural hardscape the deep burgundy creates powerful visual contrast. It is most effective as a featured midground specimen where its unique color can be appreciated.
Echinodorus Aflame is a boldly colored and visually dramatic hybrid sword for aquarists who want deep, saturated burgundy midground color. Its intense coloration and compact growth make it one of the most striking colored sword cultivars available for the planted aquarium.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Max Height | 8–14 inches |
| Light Level | Moderate to High |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Recommended |
| Origin | Cultivar |
| Notes | A hybrid cultivar producing deep burgundy leaves with compact, structured growth that creates a striking warm-colored midground to background accent. The deep burgundy coloration is one of the darkest and most intense warm tones available from a sword plant. Strong light and nutrient-rich substrate maintain the vivid burgundy expression. |
