Rose Sparkle Sword (Echinodorus sp. “Rose Sparkle”) – Live Aquarium Plant

Add a striking focal point to your aquascape with the Rose Sparkle Sword, a unique hybrid Echinodorus prized for its vibrant coloration and speckled foliage. This rosette-style sword plant features bright green leaves accented with red tones and delicate white “sparkle” speckling, making it a standout centerpiece in freshwater aquariums.

Rose Sparkle Sword is hardy, adaptable, and suitable for both low-tech and high-tech setups. Grown submerged in dedicated tanks (not plastic-wrapped), each plant arrives healthy, established, and ready to thrive. With proper care, it can reach impressive size and bring bold character to larger aquascapes.

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Key Features

Distinctive Sparkled Foliage
Green and red leaves dusted with white speckling create a truly unique appearance.

Rosette Growth Habit
Leaves grow upward from the base, forming a strong, structured plant.

Large Background Sword Plant
Can reach up to 24 inches tall under optimal conditions.

Low-Tech Compatible
Thrives without CO₂, though supplementation enhances growth.

Tank-Grown for Better Health
Maintained submerged in water for stronger roots and smoother transitions.

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Benefits

Rose Sparkle Sword delivers dramatic size and color while remaining easy to care for. Its extensive root system helps stabilize substrate and absorb nutrients efficiently. As it matures, it provides natural shelter for fish and creates depth and structure in planted aquariums. Its unique coloration makes it an excellent statement plant in thoughtfully designed layouts.

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Care Guide

Light
Moderate to high lighting for best coloration.

Water Temperature
72–82°F (22–28°C)

Placement
Background in small tanks; midground or background in large aquariums.

Substrate
Nutrient-rich substrate strongly recommended due to heavy root feeding.

CO₂
Not required, but beneficial.

Growth Rate
Moderate

Maintenance Level
Easy
Trim outer leaves as needed and ensure adequate spacing to prevent shading other plants.

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Perfect For

• Large freshwater aquariums
• Background or centerpiece planting
• Low-tech planted tanks
• Aquarists wanting bold color and structure
• Community tanks needing natural shelter

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Why Choose Rose Sparkle Sword?

• Rare hybrid sword with unique speckled foliage
• Hardy and adaptable growth
• Thrives with or without CO₂
• Excellent visual impact in aquascapes
• Grown submerged for healthier delivery

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Quality Assurance

• Shipped submerged from dedicated grow tanks
• Carefully inspected for health and root strength
• Typical shipping size: 6–8 inches tall

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Live Arrival Guarantee

Your plant is protected by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with photos for a replacement or refund.

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Important Notes

• Copper-sensitive — avoid copper-based medications and conditioners
• Live plants naturally vary in size, color intensity, and leaf pattern
• Large leaf size requires spacing to avoid shading smaller plants