Any information about this plant?

[adadkins1]

I think this is a Red Flame Sword, but there are so many different varieties of similar swords.

I put a Seachem root tab a few inches from the base a few days ago and I am running 64W T8 6700K for 10 - 12 hours each day. Is that enough lighting for this plants, I think it is just like other swords, medium to high light. Are the root tabs enough? How big will it get? Any other factoids are greatly appreciated!

 

[HN1]

Need pic or name to have a chance. Generally, swords do fine in lower to medium light conditions once they are truly submerged growth. High light will grow them like mad with some echinodorus getting over 2" tall.

 

[adadkins1]

Sorry, forgot to put that on there. Guess it may come in handy!

 

[HN1]

LOL, no worries. That is one of my favorite swords that we've ever had here. It is a hybrid of E. schlueteri and E. x barthii, is a true aquatic now, stays under a foot. Wonderful mid to background plant. The red will show more in higher light conditions. We have them in a low-mid at best tank and they are mostly green. They seem to be fairly slow growers for a sword. JMO

 

[adadkins1]

Yeah, mine has grown some, but nothing astronomical like my Amazon Sword.

 

[Jason7894561230]

Beautiful plant though!

 

[adadkins1]

Beautiful plant though!

Thanks, I have always wanted one, but knew most swords got too big for all my tanks.....until now.

 

[Robert H]

High light will grow them like mad with some echinodorus getting over 2" tall.

I presume you meant 2 feet not 2 inches! Yeah all swords are basically the same in growing habits and needs. They are heavy root feeders, if your tank is less than a year old, a good source of nitrogen at the roots will make a big difference. I use Jobes plant sticks.

Side note: I hope you guys will listen to my internet radio talk show!

 

[adadkins1]

I have a Seachem root tab at the roots and the Nitrates are probably around 20ppm.

 

[Robert H]

BTW, a Red Flame can get way over 12 inches tall...way way over

 

[adadkins1]

Awesome, that is exactly what I wanted! It is growing slow but steady right now, maybe it will take off like my Amazon did.