Echinodorus 'Fire Phoenix

Echinodorus 'Fire Phoenix' (often marketed interchangeably with Echinodorus 'Red Phoenix') is a highly sought-after, vibrant hybrid cultivar of the Amazon Sword plant family. It is famous for its striking fiery red, orange, and bronze foliage, making it a dramatic centerpiece or background accent in freshwater aquascapes.

Quick Overview

Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Height: 10–20 inches (25–50 cm), making it ideal for the midground to background of medium to large aquariums.
Placement: Midground or Background

Key Care Requirements

Lighting: Medium to High. While it can survive in lower light, strong illumination is critical for developing and maintaining its fiery red and orange hues. Under weak light, the colors will fade into a muted green.
Substrate: Nutrient-Dense Soil. As a heavy root feeder, this plant absorbs the vast majority of its nutrients through its root system. It thrives best in dedicated aquasoil; if planted in inert sand or gravel, you must supplement it heavily with root tabs right under the crown.