Ozelot sword
Echinodorus ozelot
PlantFreshwater
Echinodorus ozelot is a rosette plant that produces long lanceolate leaves, light green with characteristic brown-red spots. It can reach 30-40 cm in height. It grows quickly and absorbs nitrates well. It sometimes flowers above water. Ideal as a background or midground plant.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28 |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| GH | 3–12 |
| KH | 2–10 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 30 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 2 |
Care
Difficulty2/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank50 L
Min. group1
Adult size40 cm
Lifespan4 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Requires moderate to high lighting, a nutrient-rich substrate (root tabs recommended). Tolerates a wide range of parameters. Regular pruning to avoid shading.