St Elmo's Fire Sword

Echinodorus sp. St Elmo's Fire, or Elmo's Fire' sword, is a fairly new hybrid. E. 'St. Elmo's Fire' that has deep wine-red leaves. This slow-growing plant originates from South America, and makes a perfect centerpiece plant for any aquarium.

NOTE: This plant comes in a pot, similar to what is shown in the second picture

Information:

• Care: easy
• Co2: not required
• Growth rate: slow-moderate
• Lighting requirements: moderate (high if you want a deeper red coloration)
• Propagation: dividing at the base
• Max size: 12 inches+
• Preferred Fertilizer: Root Tabs or Liquid