Echinodorus Rose Vitro Culture

Echinodorus 'Rose' in Vitro Culture® – Stunning Rosette Sword Plant with Rosy-Pink Tones

Echinodorus 'Rose' is a striking aquarium sword plant hybrid known for its broad, wavy-edged leaves that emerge in vivid rosy-pink to copper tones and mature into rich green with a soft sheen. This decorative rosette plant brings elegance and bold coloration to the midground or background of larger aquariums. It is a top choice for aquascapers looking to introduce warmth, contrast, and a focal centerpiece without overwhelming the layout.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, this tissue-cultured plant is 100% free from algae, snails, and pesticides—ideal for sensitive freshwater tanks, including shrimp-safe setups and nature aquariums.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Echinodorus sp. 'Rose'

• Common Name: Echinodorus Rose Sword

• Leaf Color: New growth appears pink to coppery-red; matures to soft green

• Growth Form: Broad-leaved, upright rosette with moderate spreading

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Difficulty Level: Easy to medium

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high; encourages vibrant pink tones

• CO₂: Optional but improves leaf color and growth speed

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate highly recommended for root development

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Tank Size: Best in tanks 20 gallons or larger

🌱 Additional Information:

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Clean Start: Free of algae, snails, and pathogens

• Shrimp & Livestock Safe: Pesticide-free for sensitive species

• Long Shelf Life: Store under light before planting

• Easy to Plant: Rinse, divide, and plant directly into the substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Colorful Focal Plant: Adds warm pink and red hues to contrast green layouts

• Structured Growth: Ideal as a midground anchor or layered background feature

• Low Maintenance: Slow to moderate growth; trimming required occasionally

• Compatible with Hardscape: Pairs beautifully with stone and driftwood designs

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Echinodorus 'Rose' plantlets yield approx. 3-4 small plants —ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are for reference only. Actual color, size, and leaf shape may vary depending on lighting, nutrients, and aquarium conditions. Pink coloration is most vibrant under high light and iron-rich environments.