Echinodorus 'Ozelot'- Bare Root - WL833

Echinodorus ‘Ozelot’ – Bare Root

Add bold color and pattern to your aquarium with Echinodorus ‘Ozelot’, a stunning hybrid sword plant known for its distinctive spotted leaves and robust growth. Supplied in bare root form, 

Key Features

• Unique Spotted Foliage: Dark red to brown speckles across green to reddish leaves create a dramatic, leopard-like pattern
• Strong Rosette Growth: Forms a full, bushy plant that stands out in any layout
• Bare Root: Easy to plant directly into substrate for flexible placement
• Hardy Hybrid: Adaptable and suitable for a wide range of aquariums
• Great Focal Plant: Perfect for midground to background positioning

 Care Requirements

• Lighting: Low to moderate (moderate light enhances coloration)
• CO₂: Not required (optional for faster growth and deeper color)
• Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Planting Tips

• Plant in nutrient-rich substrate for optimal growth
• Use root tabs to support healthy leaf development
• Keep the crown above the substrate to prevent rot
• Allow space for the plant to expand as it matures

Ideal For

• Community aquariums
• Planted display tanks
• Midground or background focal points

With its eye-catching spotted leaves and reliable growth, Echinodorus ‘Ozelot’  is an excellent choice for aquarists looking to add color, texture, and structure to their aquascape.