Echinodorus Aflame Vitro Culture (Purple Knight Sword)

🛡️ Echinodorus Aflame Vitro Culture – Purple Knight Sword in 4-Inch Bag

Echinodorus Aflame, commonly known as the Purple Knight Sword, is a captivating compact sword plant admired for its deep burgundy to dark purple foliage and striking upright rosette form. Cultivated in a sterile Vitro Culture environment, this plant arrives in a sealed 4-inch bag, containing approximately 3–4 small, healthy plantlets—ready to bring a bold, regal presence to your aquascape.

Perfect as a midground or background accent, the Purple Knight Sword thrives under high light and enriched substrate, with CO₂ supplementation helping it reach its full crimson potential. Its slow to moderate growth makes it manageable, while its color and structure create a commanding focal point.

✨ Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Echinodorus 'Aflame'

• Common Name: Purple Knight Sword

• Growth Form: Upright, compact rosette with sword-like leaves

• Coloration: Deep red to purple-black under optimal light

• Light Demand: Medium to high

• CO₂ Requirement: Recommended for best color development

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Placement: Midground to background

🌿 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Lighting: Strong lighting enhances deep red coloration

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate is required for optimal performance

🌊 Vitro Culture Advantages:

• Pest-Free & Clean: 100% free from snails, algae, and pesticides

• High Yield: Each 4-inch bag provides approximately 3–4 plantlets

• Safe for Shrimp & Fry: Excellent for sensitive or display tanks

• Compact & Adaptable: Easy to plant and acclimate into new setups

🔁 Propagation & Growth:

• Propagation: Produces adventitious plantlets on submerged flower stalks

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – thrives in humid paludariums and terrariums

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• You will receive one sealed 4-inch Vitro Culture bag containing approximately 3–4 young Echinodorus Aflame plantlets

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Plant coloration may vary based on lighting, nutrients, and CO₂ levels. Initial growth may appear greenish and gradually develop intense red or purple hues. Avoid burying the rosette crown to prevent rot.