Echinodorus parviflorus ‘Tropica’, also known as the Rosette Sword is a stunning sword plant native to South America. This beautiful plant is an excellent choice for both the foreground and middle ground of an aquarium, making it versatile for various tank setups.
With its compact size, Echinodorus grisebachii ‘Tropica’ is perfect as a solitary plant in nano aquariums, where it stands out beautifully against plants with finer textures. In larger tanks, it thrives in the foreground, either as a single specimen or in a loose group of a few plants, creating a visually appealing display.
The Rosette Sword is easy to care for and provides a lush, green focal point in any aquarium, enhancing the natural beauty of your aquatic environment.
- Sold as Bare-root Plants, Bunched plants, or Potted plants
- Bare-root plants | 1 loose rooted plants
- Bunched plants | 1-2 rooted plants bundle with foam, and lead weight
- Potted plants | 1-2 rooted plants potted with net pot and rock wool
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don’t guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.
Scientific Name |
Echinodorus parviflorus ‘Tropica’ |
Synonyms |
Echinodorus grisebachii ‘Tropica’ |
Common Name |
Rosette Sword, Dwarf Amazon Sword |
Plant Type |
Rheophyte / Epiphyte |
Placement |
Foreground, Midground |
CO2 |
Not required |
Growth Rates |
Slow |
Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium – High |