Echinodorus Reni

Echinodorus ‘Reni’

Specifications:

• Plant Name: Echinodorus ‘Reni’
• Common Name: Reni Sword Plant
• Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic rosette plant
• Origin: Cultivar (South American species)
• Height: 15–30 cm
• Light Requirement: Medium to high
• CO₂: Not required, but beneficial for best colour
• Placement: Midground
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Overview:

Echinodorus ‘Reni’ is a compact and colourful sword plant cultivar, prized for its vibrant pink to reddish leaves that add a bold splash of colour to planted aquariums. Its manageable size makes it ideal for midground placement, even in smaller tanks.

Under stronger lighting, the colouration becomes more intense, with younger leaves displaying the brightest tones. ‘Reni’ is often used as a focal plant among greener species for contrast and visual interest.

Care and Growth:

Medium to high lighting helps maintain strong colouration, while CO₂ supplementation and regular fertilisation support healthy growth. As a heavy root feeder, Echinodorus ‘Reni’ benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs.

Growth is steady, with new leaves emerging from the centre of the rosette. Older outer leaves can be trimmed as needed to keep the plant looking tidy and encourage fresh growth.

Key Features:

• Vibrant pink to red foliage
• Compact size suitable for smaller aquariums
• Moderate growth and easy care
• Best colour achieved under stronger lighting
• Ideal midground focal plant

Plant only. Aquarium and accessories not included.