{"product_id":"echinodorus-osiris-rubra","title":"Echinodorus 'Osiris' (Rubra)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eEchinodorus 'Osiris' (Rubra)\u003c\/i\u003e, commonly known as the Red Melon Sword, is a magnificent centerpiece aquarium plant celebrated for its broad, radiant foliage and striking crimson-to-pink coloration. As a robust and hardy rosette-forming sword plant, it provides exceptional visual contrast against bright green aquascaping flora, making it an ideal focal point for freshwater setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEchinodorus 'Osiris' (Rubra)\u003c\/i\u003e is a robust, heavily root-feeding sword plant originating from cultivated aquarium hybrids based on South American stock. It develops large, elegantly rounded leaves that emerge with vibrant red tones under proper care. While highly resilient and forgiving for beginner aquarists, it reaches an impressive size, making it best suited for midground-to-background placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eEchinodorus 'Osiris' (Rubra)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Melon Sword, Osiris Sword Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Moderate (Beginner-Friendly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 to 16 inches (20 to 40 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium to High (For deep red hues)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 72°F–82°F (22°C–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Placement \u0026amp; Aquascaping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its eventual height and expansive rosette structure, \u003ci\u003eEchinodorus 'Osiris' (Rubra)\u003c\/i\u003e is typically planted in the midground of large aquariums or anchored as a stunning centerpiece in medium-sized tanks. Ensure you leave adequate open space around the plant so its wide leaves can unfurl without crowding neighboring species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Substrate \u0026amp; Heavy Root Feeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSword plants are legendary heavy root feeders. To witness optimal growth and lush development, this plant must be rooted in a nutrient-dense aquarium soil or fine gravel supplemented regularly with root tabs. Supplying nutrient capsules directly beneath the root zone ensures long-term vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Lighting \u0026amp; Coloration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Red Melon Sword can survive in moderate lighting conditions, providing stronger illumination alongside a quality liquid fertilizer or iron supplement is the key driver behind its rich, intense red and pink leaf pigmentation. Carbon dioxide (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/span\u003e) injection is not strictly mandatory, but it will noticeably accelerate growth speed and leaf density. Routine trimming of older, lower outer leaves will maintain a clean rosette shape and encourage fresh vertical growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050291208532,"sku":"ST010562","price":5.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Echinodorus_Osiris_Rubra.webp?v=1788855583","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/echinodorus-osiris-rubra","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}