Echinodorus Ozelot

Echinodorus ‘Ozelot’

Specifications:

• Plant Name: Echinodorus ‘Ozelot’
• Common Name: Ozelot Sword Plant
• Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic rosette plant
• Origin: Cultivar 
• Height: 20–40 cm
• Light Requirement: Medium
• CO₂: Not required, but beneficial
• Placement: Midground to background
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Overview:

Echinodorus ‘Ozelot’ is a striking and popular sword plant cultivar, best known for its distinctive dark red to brown spotting on green leaves. This leopard-like pattern gives the plant its name and makes it a standout feature in planted aquariums.

The spotting becomes more pronounced under good lighting and nutrient conditions. Its manageable size compared to larger Amazon Swords makes it suitable for a wider range of aquarium sizes.

Care and Growth:

This plant thrives in medium lighting and does not require CO₂ injection, though supplementation can support stronger growth and improved coloration. As a heavy root feeder, it benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate or the use of root tabs.

Growth is steady once established. Older outer leaves can be trimmed to maintain shape and encourage healthy new growth from the centre of the rosette.

Key Features:

• Distinctive spotted red-brown leaf pattern
• Compact sword plant compared to larger varieties
• Hardy and beginner-friendly
• Ideal as a midground or background focal plant
• Adds strong visual interest to planted aquariums

Plant only. Aquarium and accessories not included.