Marble Queen Radican

No. Like most sword plants it is hardy and beginner-friendly, and it does not need CO2. To keep its variegated leaves large and brightly marbled, give it moderate to bright light and feed the roots with root tabs, since it is a heavy root feeder.

Use it as a midground or background centerpiece where its large marbled leaves have room to show. It grows into a big rosette, so keep it away from the front glass and give it space. Bury only the roots and keep the crown above the substrate so it does not rot.

No, CO2 is not required. It grows well in low tech tanks, but added CO2 along with strong light and root feeding will produce larger leaves and the brightest, most defined marbling.

It is a large sword plant that commonly reaches around 12 to 18 inches tall and can spread over a foot wide once established. Because of its size it is best kept in medium and large aquariums where it has room to fill out as a centerpiece.

You will receive a healthy large potted or bare root plant with an established crown and several marbled leaves. The amount and pattern of variegation varies from plant to plant, and some outer leaves may show minor shipping wear. New growth colors up quickly once planted in a nutrient rich substrate with good light.