Red Rubin Sword Plant – Live Potted Beginner Aquarium Plant

Add a splash of deep red color to your aquarium with the Red Rubin Sword Plant! 🌿 This stunning, easy-care species is loved by aquascapers for its broad leaves that range from bronze to ruby red, creating a beautiful contrast against green plants.

Grown potted, it’s ready to place right into your substrate or keep in its pot for easy rearranging — perfect for hobbyists of all experience levels!

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

Gorgeous red-bronze foliage that adds color and texture

Beginner-friendly and hardy — thrives in most setups

Great centerpiece or background plant for medium to large tanks

Naturally purifies water and provides shelter for fish and shrimp

💧 Easy Care Guide

Scientific Name: Echinodorus ‘Red Rubin’

Lighting: Medium to high for best color

Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

pH Range: 6.5–7.5

Placement: Midground or background

Growth Height: 10–18 inches

Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil or gravel with root tabs

CO₂: Optional — brighter light and nutrients help intensify red color

💡 Pro Tip: Remove any old or melting leaves after planting — this encourages fresh, vibrant new growth!

🐟 Perfect For:

✔️ Community tanks and planted aquascapes
✔️ Centerpiece plant in medium–large aquariums
✔️ Fish that love leafy cover (like angelfish, gouramis, or tetras)
✔️ Beginner or low-tech setups

📦 What You’ll Receive

1 healthy potted Red Rubin Sword Plant (3” pot, rooted and ready to grow).

🌱 Helpful Hints

Trim outer leaves as the plant grows to keep it full and healthy

For best red coloration, provide strong light and regular fertilization

Works beautifully alongside green swords, crypts, and val plants.

✨ The Red Rubin Sword brings warmth, color, and life to any aquarium — an easy way to make your aquascape stand out!