Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot$17.00
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Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot (Felix Sword) is a striking Amazon sword variety with fantastically spotted red leaves and new growth emerging in rich red tones. Sold as a potted Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot, this easy, highly recommended sword plant makes a bold midground or background feature in planted community and discus aquariums.
Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot is a standout member of the sword plant family, known for its beautifully spotted red leaves and colourful new growth. Often sold under the trade name Felix Sword, Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot produces fantastically patterned foliage, with young leaves emerging in deep red tones before maturing and developing attractive speckling.
As it grows, Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot forms a robust rosette that adds height, colour and texture to the aquascape. It’s an excellent choice if you want a sword plant that offers more visual interest than plain green varieties, while still being easy to care for.
Why Choose Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot
Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot is ideal if you want:
- A colourful sword plant with spotted red leaves
- New leaves that emerge in a rich red colour, adding instant impact
- An easy, low‑difficulty Echinodorus that’s highly recommended
- A 5cm potted plant that’s simple to handle and plant in the substrate
The Echinodorus family is commonly known as “sword plants”, and Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot is one of the more eye‑catching cultivars, perfect for feature planting in community and discus tanks.
Care Requirements for Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot
Like other sword plants, Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot is generally undemanding with the right basics:
- Lighting: Low to medium‑high light. Moderate to stronger light helps maintain good red colour and spotting.
- Substrate: Prefers a nutrient‑rich substrate. In sand or gravel, use root tabs, as Echinodorus species are heavy root feeders.
- Fertilisation: Regular root fertiliser is recommended; a good liquid fertiliser supports overall health and colour.
- CO₂: Not essential, but CO₂ will enhance growth and leaf size in high‑energy planted tanks.
- Water parameters: Suits typical community and discus conditions – soft to medium‑hard water, slightly acidic to neutral pH.
With these conditions, Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot will reward you with strong growth and richly coloured, patterned leaves.
Planting Tips for Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot
To plant Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot:
- Gently remove the plant from the 5cm pot and carefully peel away the rockwool from the roots.
- Trim any damaged roots and remove any melting or older leaves.
- Plant Echinodorus Felix 5cm Pot into the substrate so the crown (growing point) sits just above the substrate, not buried.
- Position it as a midground feature in larger tanks or a background plant in smaller aquariums, leaving space for the rosette to spread and show off its spotted red foliage.
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