Echinodorus muricatus
Echinodorus muricatus is a classic sword with attractive, translucent medium-green leaves and prominent veins. Develops impressive wide leaf rosettes. Fast-growing and hardy, perfect for filling background areas.
Care Requirements
Very easy - excellent beginner plant. Tolerates wide conditions without CO2. Heavy root feeder requiring nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs.
Placement & Planting
Background or centerpiece for large tanks (30+ gallons). Grows wide rosettes needing space. Popular for discus and angelfish tanks - fish spawn on large leaves.
Parameters
Temperature: 72-82°F | pH: 6.0-8.0 | Lighting: Medium-High | CO2: Not Required | Growth: Fast | Difficulty: Beginner
Quite fast for a sword plant - can add new leaves weekly in good conditions. May need regular trimming of older outer leaves.


















