| Red Melon Sword | Return to Aquarium page |
| Scientific Name | Echinodorus osiris rubra or Echinodorus barthii |
| Common Name | Red Melon Sword |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Mature Height | Medium |
| Coloration | Younger leaves are very red, older leaves are dark green |
| Placement | Front and center |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Lighting | 3.0 - 5.0 watts/gallon |
| Temperature | 59 - 82°F |
| pH | 5.5 - 8.0 |
| Hardness | Very soft to hard |
| Propagation | Rhizome side shoots |
| Notes | Makes a beautiful centerpiece in my tank, grows a new leaf about every week. |
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