Echinodorus 'Ozelot Green' - Tropical Aquarium Plant - CloudAqua

Echinodorus 'Ozelot Green' is a popular sword plant cultivar developed by crossing Echinodorus schluteri 'Leopard' with Echinodorus 'Barthii'. It is recognised for its large, oval green leaves decorated with dark leopard-like spots, which remain visible even under lower light conditions. Unlike red Ozelot varieties, this one stays fresh green while maintaining the unique patterning.

It's hardy nature and adaptability make it an excellent choice for both beginner and advanced aquascapers, as it thrives in a wide range of aquarium setups. It makes an ideal focal point plant for medium to large aquariums. Its patterned green leaves provide texture and contrast against fine-leaved stems and carpeting plants.

Plant the Echinodorus directly into the substrate. A transition period will occur if planting emersed plants, and new underwater leaves will sprout. Roots can be trimmed shorter too for ease of planting, and will regrow quickly. It is a heavy root feeder, aqua soil and/or root tabs are recommended for fuller growth. High lighting will enhance leaf colouration, and CO₂ will promote larger and faster development.

This plant will reproduce naturally. In the first step of the process, it will grow a flower stalk and then flower. Keep stalk submerged, and plantlets will develop on flower stalks. Cut away mature plantlets once large enough and has developed own roots, and replant them in the substrate.