Echinodorus Red Diamond
Echinodorus Red Diamond
Echinodorus Red Diamond is a hybrid Echinodorus cultivar producing deep reddish leaves on a compact, well-shaped rosette that performs reliably in low-tech setups without CO₂. The deep reddish tones create warm color contrast in the midground to background zone, and the compact, manageable scale makes Red Diamond one of the most practically useful colored sword plants for aquariums where larger red cultivars would be out of proportion.
Care tip: Echinodorus Red Diamond 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 optional for this variety.
Growing to 8 to 12 inches, Red Diamond is a midground to background plant well suited to a range of tank sizes from medium upward. The deep reddish leaves create genuine warm color contrast without demanding the highest-light conditions. Root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate support the best growth and the deepest reddish expression in the compact rosette leaves.
This easy to moderate plant grows under medium lighting with CO₂ optional. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. Regular root feeding maintains the warm reddish tones and the compact rosette form. The hybrid vigor ensures reliable, consistent performance across a range of aquarium conditions.
In the aquascape, Echinodorus Red Diamond provides deep reddish midground to background color in a compact, manageable form that suits tanks of various sizes. The warm reddish color creates strong visual contrast alongside green foreground and background plants. In low-tech setups it is one of the most accessible and consistently red-colored sword plants available.
Echinodorus Red Diamond is a compact, reliably colored, and practically accessible red sword for aquarists who want warm reddish midground color without demanding care. Its deep red tones and easy-going nature make it one of the most useful and rewarding smaller colored sword cultivars in the hobby.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Placement | Midground to Background |
| Max Height | 8–12 inches |
| Light Level | Moderate |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Optional |
| Origin | Cultivar (Hybrid) |
| Notes | A hybrid sword with deep reddish leaves and compact, manageable growth well suited to a range of tank sizes. Performs reliably in low-tech setups without CO₂ — one of the more practically accessible compact red sword plants. The deep reddish tone creates warm visual contrast in any planted aquarium. |
