Echinodorus ‘Jaguar’

Overview

Echinodorus ‘Jaguar’ is a standout aquatic sword plant known for its distinctive spotted and mottled leaves that resemble the pattern of a jaguar. This hardy and adaptable plant adds dramatic visual interest to freshwater aquariums, making it suitable for both community tanks and larger planted aquascapes.

Key Features

• Unique Spotted Foliage: Bold green leaves with irregular brown-red spots that add natural contrast and texture to your aquascape.
• Midground to Background Placement: With a height typically up to around 30 cm, it works well as a focal point behind shorter plants.
• Beginner-Friendly: Easy to care for and adapts well to a variety of freshwater setups.
• Moderate Growth: Slower growth rate compared to some other Amazon swords, requiring less frequent trimming.
• Hardy & Resilient: Thrives across many water conditions and is well-suited to community aquariums.

Benefits

• Enhances tank aesthetics with bold, patterned foliage that stands out from typical green plants.
• Provides shelter and visual cover for fish and invertebrates.
• Contributes to oxygenation and nutrient uptake, supporting better water quality.
• Low maintenance needs make it great for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.

Care & Growth Conditions

• Lighting: Moderate to high lighting brings out leaf colour and pattern intensity.
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate encourages stronger root growth and healthier leaves.
• Water Parameters: Adaptable to a broad range of conditions; stable freshwater with pH around neutral is ideal.
• Temperature: Comfortable in typical tropical aquarium ranges.
• CO₂ & Fertilisation: Not required but beneficial for overall growth and colour.

Planting & Maintenance Tips

• Plant the roots in nutrient-rich substrate with the crown above the soil to avoid rot.
• Trim older or damaged leaves to encourage new foliage.
• Pair with background or midground plants to create layered aquascapes.