Amazon Sword Red Melon 1 Live Aquarium Plant – 5–8" – Echinodorus

Amazon Sword Red Melon, identified in the seller's description as Echinodorus 'Red Melon', is a freshwater aquarium plant with a central rosette and broad oval leaves. New foliage can emerge in red, copper, and bronze shades before developing deeper green coloration as the leaves mature.

This listing is for 1 live aquarium plant measuring 5–8 inches. The plant is described as beginner friendly and suitable for freshwater community tanks, planted aquariums, and background aquascaping.

The seller recommends moderate to high lighting, with stronger light supporting more pronounced red-bronze coloration. Listed water conditions are 72–82°F and pH 6.0–7.5. Nutrient-rich substrate and root tabs are recommended, while supplemental CO₂ is described as optional.

Shipping Size: 5–8 inches, as stated in the product title.

Botanical Identification Note: The structured seller field lists the species as “Amazon Sword,” while the product description identifies the plant as Echinodorus 'Red Melon'. This listing follows the more specific cultivar identification supplied in the description.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 1 live Amazon Sword Red Melon aquarium plant.
• Shipping Size: 5–8 inches, according to the product title.
• Scientific Name: Echinodorus 'Red Melon', according to the seller's description.
• Foliage: New leaves may show red, copper, and bronze tones before becoming deeper green.
• Aquarium: Freshwater.
• Water Temperature: 72–82°F.
• pH: 6.0–7.5.
• Lighting: Moderate to high.
• CO₂: Not required according to the seller; supplementation may accelerate growth and coloration.
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended.
• Difficulty: Beginner.
• Growth Form: Central rosette with broad leaves.
• Use: Background planting, focal displays, community tanks, and planted aquariums.

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live Echinodorus 'Red Melon' freshwater aquarium plant, 5–8 inches as stated in the product title.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Amazon Sword Red Melon
Scientific Name: Echinodorus 'Red Melon'
Plant Type: Freshwater Aquarium Plant
Life Cycle: Not specified by seller
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Foliage Color: Red, copper, bronze new growth; green mature foliage
Water Type: Freshwater
Water Temperature: 72–82°F
pH: 6.0–7.5
Lighting: Moderate–High
CO₂: Not required
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Growth Habit: Rosette
Shipping Size: 5–8 inches

❓ FAQ:

1. What water temperature is suitable for the Red Melon Amazon Sword?
The seller lists a freshwater temperature range of 72–82°F.

2. What pH does Echinodorus 'Red Melon' prefer?
The seller lists a pH range of 6.0–7.5.

3. What lighting does Red Melon Amazon Sword need?
The seller recommends moderate to high lighting. Higher light may produce stronger red-bronze coloration in new leaves.

4. Does Echinodorus 'Red Melon' require CO₂?
No. The seller states that CO₂ supplementation is not required, although it may accelerate growth and intensify coloration.

5. Is Red Melon Amazon Sword suitable for beginner aquarists?
Yes. The seller rates its difficulty level as beginner and describes it as adaptable to a range of freshwater aquarium conditions.