Echinodorus reni

Echinodorus reni is a compact red hybrid cultivar producing warm-toned leaves in a tidy midground to background rosette that stays at a practically manageable 12 to 16 inches. The warm coloration and compact scale make reni one of the more practically useful red sword cultivars for medium tanks where larger red swords would exceed the appropriate scale for the composition.

Care tip: Echinodorus reni is a root feeder that benefits greatly from a nutrient-rich substrate or regular root tabs. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F and pH 6.5–7.5. CO₂ is not required for this variety.

Growing to 12 to 16 inches, reni is well suited to medium aquariums as a midground to background accent. Root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate support the best growth and warmest coloration. The compact, reliable rosette holds its position cleanly without excessive spreading.

This easy plant requires no CO₂ supplementation and grows under moderate lighting. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. Regular root feeding maintains the warm tones and the compact, tidy rosette form. Hybrid vigor ensures reliable performance.

In the aquascape, Echinodorus reni provides warm, compact midground to background color in a practically proportionate scale for medium aquariums. The warm tones create natural visual contrast alongside green plants. In mid-tech setups it delivers reliable red-toned color without demanding the highest-light conditions that more intensive red cultivars require.

Echinodorus reni is a practical, compact, and warmly colored hybrid sword for aquarists who want reliable midground to background color in a medium-appropriate scale. Its easy care and consistent warm coloration make it a trustworthy and rewarding addition to medium planted aquariums.

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