Echinodorus 'AC Sunrise' Sword - Potted$20.00
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Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted is a striking sword plant with warm, sunrise‑toned new leaves that makes an ideal midground feature in larger aquariums or a bold background plant in smaller tanks. Sold as a potted Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted, it’s easy to plant, hardy under moderate light and perfect for adding colour and height to community and discus tanks.
Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted is a beautiful, cultivated sword plant variety known for its colourful new growth and classic Echinodorus shape. Young leaves often emerge in warm shades of orange, pink or bronze before maturing to rich green, giving a soft “sunrise” effect that stands out in planted aquariums.
Thanks to its upright, sword‑shaped leaves and strong root system, Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted works perfectly as a midground plant in larger tanks or a background plant in smaller aquariums. The potted format makes it easy to handle, transport and plant with minimal stress.
Why Choose Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted
Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted is a great choice if you want:
- A colourful focal plant with warm sunrise tones on new leaves
- A midground feature in larger tanks or a background plant in smaller aquariums
- A hardy sword that does well in community and discus setups
- A potted plant that’s easy to position and establish in the substrate
Its size and structure make Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted ideal for filling space behind hardscape, hiding equipment and providing cover for fish.
Care Requirements for Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted
Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted is relatively undemanding with the right basics:
- Lighting: Low to medium‑high light. Stronger light tends to bring out better colour in the new leaves.
- Substrate: Nutrient‑rich substrate is ideal, or use root tabs under the pot or after planting.
- Fertilisation: Benefits from regular root fertiliser and a good all‑round liquid fertiliser for best growth and colour.
- CO₂: CO₂ is not essential but will improve growth and leaf size in high‑energy planted tanks.
- Water parameters: Suitable for typical community and discus conditions – soft to medium‑hard water, slightly acidic to neutral pH.
With consistent care, Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted can grow into an impressive specimen plant that anchors your aquascape.
Planting Tips for Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted
To plant Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted:
- Gently remove the plant from its pot and carefully peel away the rockwool from the roots.
- Trim any damaged roots and remove any melting or older leaves.
- Plant Echinodorus ‘AC Sunrise’ Sword – Potted into the substrate so the crown (growing point) sits just above the substrate, not buried.
- Place it in the midground of larger tanks or background of smaller tanks where it has room to spread.
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