Rosette Sword – (Echinodorus Parviflorus) - large bare roots

The Rosette Sword (Echinodorus parviflorus) is a compact, hardy sword plant perfect for aquarists of all levels. Its distinctive bright green leaves feature a unique hammered-metal texture, setting it apart from other sword varieties. Growing to 1.5–6 inches depending on lighting conditions, it excels as a foreground or mid-ground specimen.

Native to tropical wetlands across the Americas, sword plants thrive both emerged and submerged in the aquarium. This variety is one of the hardiest in its genus and adapts well to varying light levels, though it reaches full potential under strong illumination paired with nutrient-rich substrate, iron supplements, and CO2 enrichment.

Beyond aesthetics, the Rosette Sword provides practical benefits: fish use it for spawning, fry and invertebrates find shelter among its dense growth, and it contributes to natural biological balance. A reliable choice for planted tanks of any scale.