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Osiris Sword

Osiris Sword

Echinodorus osiris

Alismataceae
Midground
Easy

Survival dashboard

Light

Medium

CO2

Optional

Temperature

20–28 °C

pH

6–7.5

Aquascaping

Max height30 cm
Growth rateMedium
Substratenutrient-rich
Origin
Price$

Trim schedule (hint)

Expect trimming about every 2–4 weeks depending on light and nutrients.

Description

Echinodorus osiris, known as Osiris Sword, is an easy Amazon sword variety with reddish-brown new leaves that fade to green as they mature. It does well in medium light without CO2 and spreads via runners. A versatile midground plant for community aquariums.

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