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Ozelot sword
Rosette & Background

Ozelot sword

Echinodorus 'Ozelot'

Sword with red-brown leaves marked with dark elliptical spots, darkest on young leaves; the spots stay even in low light.

Needs

Care levelEasy
LightLow
CO₂Not needed
GrowthMedium
HeightUp to 50 cm
Temperature20–28 °C
WhereBack of the tank
Feeds throughRoots (use root tabs)
FamilyAlismataceae
Native toNone (cultivated hybrid)
Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources

How to keep it

  • Nutrient-rich substrate plus extra fertiliser
  • Low to medium light is enough
  • Starving the roots

Sources

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