{"product_id":"rose-sword-echinodorus-live-aquatic-plant","title":"Rose Sword Echinodorus Live Aquatic Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eRose Sword (\u003cem data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/em\u003e species) is a striking freshwater aquarium plant known for its broad leaves with attractive pink to reddish tones, especially on new growth. As the plant matures, leaves often deepen to green with subtle rose colouring, creating a beautiful contrast in planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eThis sword plant is best suited to midground or background placement and works particularly well as a focal plant in larger aquariums. Hardy and adaptable, Rose Sword is suitable for beginners while still delivering strong visual impact in display tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eApprox. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6-10cm\/10-20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"877\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eBroad leaves with rose to reddish tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eExcellent focal plant for planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eIdeal for midground or background placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eResponds well to nutrient-rich substrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eAdds structure and depth to aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose Sword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1525\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1592\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1592\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1608\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1644\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–15 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich substrate recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1764\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe with most freshwater fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1823\" data-start=\"1804\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003eRequires space to grow—best suited to medium and large aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003eRoot tabs or nutrient-rich substrate strongly recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2008\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2008\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003eOlder leaves may yellow if nutrients are lacking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"2011\"\u003eAvoid overcrowding to allow proper leaf development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this plant is sold as a bunch, size of the bunch will vary depending on season\/time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto for illustration purposes only, but very similar in size and style\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live 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