DIFFICULTY Easy

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

LIGHT Moderate

Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.

CO₂ Recommended

Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.

GROWTH Medium

Medium trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Echinodorus 'Ozelot'

A striking sword plant with distinct red and brown spots on its leaves.

Echinodorus 'Ozelot' is a beautiful hybrid sword. Its spotted pattern remains even under low light, making it a great focal point.
Shrimp friendly Low-tech suitable High-tech suitable
CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementBackground
Typical height8–16 in
Typical width10 in
Suggested minimum tank10 gal
Suggested tank height18 in+
LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightModerate
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR20–80
Injected CO₂Recommended
CO₂ benefitModerate
NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingVery High
Water-column feedingLow
Overall fertilizer demandHigh
Iron demandModerate
MicronutrientsModerate
WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature72–82°F
pH6.5–7.5
GH3–12 dGH
KH2–10 dKH
PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate

Plant the crown above the substrate.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Runners

Acclimation

May melt back initially.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Yellowing leaves indicate nutrient deficiency.