Echinodorus Joyo

🌿 Species Profile

• Common Name: Joyo Sword
• Scientific Name: Echinodorus 'Joyo'
• Plant Type: Rosette sword plant
• Origin: Cultivated aquarium hybrid
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Placement: Midground (sometimes foreground in larger tanks)

🌱 Appearance

• Compact rosette form with upright leaves
• Leaves are:
  • Bright green to olive green
  • Slightly broad and gently curved
• More compact than large Amazon swords
• Typical size:
  • Height: 15–30 cm (6–12 in)
  • Spread: 10–20 cm

🧪 Tank Requirements

• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
• Lighting: Medium (high light gives better compact growth)
• CO₂: Not required, but improves growth and leaf density

🌿 Substrate & Nutrition

Like most Echinodorus plants, it is a root feeder:

• Nutrient-rich substrate is best
• Root tabs strongly recommended
• Iron and micronutrients help keep leaves vibrant green

✂️ Care Tips

• Keep crown above substrate to avoid rot
• Remove old outer leaves to encourage fresh growth
• Provide enough space for rosette expansion
• Stable fertilization prevents melting or weak leaves

🌱 Propagation

• Produces flower stalks above water
• Small plantlets form along the stalk
• Once roots develop, plantlets can be separated and replanted

🐟 Aquarium Use

• Ideal for:
  • Community aquariums
  • Nature-style aquascapes
• Works well with:
  • Tetras
  • Rasboras
  • Corydoras
  • Shrimp
  • Peaceful cichlids