Echinodorus parviflorus 'Tropica' Pot

Overview

Echinodorus parviflorus 'Tropica' is a compact sword with dark green leaves and darker veins. It stays small, which makes it one of the few sword plants suitable for smaller tanks.

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Hardness: 3–15 dGH

Lighting, CO₂ & Nutrients

• Light: Medium
• CO₂: Optional — helps colour and size
• Nutrients: Heavy root feeder — nutrient-rich substrate and root tabs every 1–2 months, plus liquid fertiliser

Placement & Growth

• Position: Midground of small to medium tanks
• Size: Compact: 10–15 cm
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Difficulty: Beginner

Planting & Care

• Remove the plant from the pot and carefully pull away the rock wool around the roots
• Separate the stems or clumps if needed
• Plant with the crown just above the substrate; do not bury the crown
• Push a root tab close to the roots after planting and refill every 1–2 months
• Remove old outer leaves at the base to keep the plant tidy

Propagation

• Produces flower stems that grow new plantlets; peg the stem down or cut the plantlet once it has roots
• Mature plants can be divided at the rhizome

Common Issues

• Yellowing older leaves usually means hungry roots — add root tabs
• New plants often drop a few leaves while adapting; new leaves follow