Red Melon Sword
Red Melon Sword
Red Melon Sword is a compact hybrid sword producing deep, warm red hues on a manageable midground rosette — one of the most practically useful deeply colored compact sword plants available. The intense red coloration and the compact, manageable scale combine to make Red Melon Sword ideal for tanks where larger red swords would overwhelm the composition but genuine deep red color is wanted.
Care tip: Red Melon Sword 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 10 to 14 inches, Red Melon Sword suits tanks from 20 gallons upward as a featured midground focal plant. Root tabs or enriched substrate support the deepest red expression. The compact rosette holds its midground position reliably without excessive spreading.
This easy plant grows in moderate to high 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 vivid red coloration and the healthy compact rosette. The deep red develops most fully in well-established plants with consistent substrate nutrition.
In the aquascape, Red Melon Sword creates a compact, vivid red midground focal point whose deep coloration provides strong warm color contrast at a proportionate scale. As the chart notes it is a great focal point in aquascapes — an accurate description of its primary aquascape role. The deep red is most powerful alongside green foreground plants and natural hardscape where the warm color creates maximum visual contrast.
Red Melon Sword is a vividly colored and practically proportionate compact red sword for aquarists who want genuine deep red midground color in a manageable, focused form. Its vivid red, compact scale, and easy care make it one of the most naturally impressive and practically useful colored sword plants available for the midground of planted aquariums.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Placement | Midground |
| Max Height | 10–14 inches |
| Light Level | Moderate to High |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Optional |
| Origin | Cultivar |
| Notes | A compact hybrid sword producing deep, warm red hues on a manageable midground rosette. The intense red coloration and compact scale make Red Melon Sword one of the most practically useful colored sword plants — vivid color in a size appropriate for tanks where larger red swords would overwhelm the composition. |
