Live Plant Echinodorus 'Devils Eye' 5cm pot

Echinodorus Devils Eye is an interesting, unique sword variation. This aquatic plant features vibrant color with a thick central vein running down the center of its leaves. This Echinodorus can be considered a medium-sized species and typically falls within the 6-12" range, but will vary depending on the condition in which the plant is grown. Amazon sword plants are heavy root feeders and should be planted in nutritious aquarium substrate to support healthy growth. 

Root tabs may be added if the plant needs an additional nutrient boost or when it grows to larger sizes. Sword plants are generally beginner-friendly and will adapt to a wide range of growing conditions. It is recommended to prune any damaged or imperfect leaves to support growth and to encourage the plant to produce new leaves. Sword plants propagate on their own with time and will eventually divide at the base to be separated and replanted.

Echinodorus is a very hardy species of aquatic plants. Most Echinodorus require nutrient-dense soil to thrive as they are heavy root feeders. Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant. Please be sure to remove this plant from its pot. Remove the cotton surrounding the roots and plant into a quality substrate. CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth. Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.

The plant you will receive may vary in size and colour from photo (photo is just to show what the plant can look like in the right conditions) 

IMPORTANT...

WE ONLY SHIP LIVE PLANTS ON A MONDAY OR TUESDAY (WEDNESDAY ALSO FOR LOCAL CUSTOMERS) TO AVOID ISSUES WITH PLANTS BEING HELD OVER THE WEEK-END. WE ALSO CANNOT OFFER ANY LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE DUE TO UNFORSEEN COURIER DELAYS. HOWEVER, ALL OF OUR PLANTS ARE PAKCED IN ESKYS OR INSULATING FOIL TO KEEP THE TEMPERATURE STABLE AND CAN LAST FOR SEVERAL DAYS LIKE THIS.

IMPORTANT... DUE TO QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS, WE CANNOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS TO THE FOLLOWING STATES, NORTHERN TERRITORY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA & TASMANIA.