Echinodorus Grisebachii ' Tropica'

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Echinodorus grisebachii 'Tropica'
• Common Name: Amazon Sword 'Tropica', Tropica Sword
• Origin: Cultivar (original species native to South America
• Height: 20–40 cm (8–16 inches)
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• Care: Easy
• Light: Low to Medium
• CO₂: Not required (but enhances growth)
• Propagation: By adventitious plantlets (runners or flower stalks)
• Growth Rate: Moderate

  Additional Notes:

  • A compact cultivar of the Amazon Sword, Echinodorus grisebachii 'Tropica' is ideal for midground placement in medium to large aquariums.
  • Known for broad, wavy-edged leaves with a rich green color and slightly bronzed tones when young.
  • Thrives in nutrient-rich substrate and benefits from root tabs for long-term health.
  • Does well in low-tech tanks, though CO₂ and good lighting will boost growth and appearance.
  • Produces tall flower stalks that often grow new plantlets for propagation.