Echinodorus Hadi Red Pearl
Plant Profile
The Hadi Red Pearl Sword is a cultivated Amazon Sword variety known for its distinct foliage patterns and sturdy structure. This plant features broad, spade-shaped green leaves marked with red spots and streaks running throughout the leaf blade. Growing to a height of 4 to 9 inches, its rosette form serves as a central focal point in midground or background zones in planted tanks. Because it adapts to low lighting conditions and grows without mandatory CO2 injection, it is a beginner-friendly and low-tech plant choice for medium or larger tanks.
Key Features & Benefits
- Broad green leaves marked with dark red spots add color contrast to midground and background zones.
- Hardy rosette growth structure provides reliable architectural presence in planted aquarium layouts.
- Adaptable species that grows submerged in aquariums or emersed in humid terrarium setups.
Care & Planting Instructions
- Prep the plant by removing it from the pot and clearing all rockwool from the roots.
- Plant the roots deeply into your aquarium soil, keeping the crown of the plant resting just above the substrate line to prevent rot.
- All Echinodorus are heavy root feeders that rely on rich substrate nutrition; placing root tabs near the base supports steady, healthy leaf development.
- Provide low to moderate lighting; while it tolerates basic low-tech conditions, supplying moderate light and liquid iron supplements helps highlight the red spots on new foliage. See our guide to growing red aquarium plants.
- Maintain stable water parameters to prevent leaf shedding during the initial transition period.
- To propagate, separate developed daughter plantlets that form along runner stems or at the base once they produce independent roots, then replant them directly into your aquarium soil. Read our trimming & propagation guide for details.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Echinodorus 'Hadi Red Pearl' |
| Common Name(s) | Hadi Red Pearl Sword, Echinodorus Hadi Red Pearl |
| Family | Alismataceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Rosette Sword Plant |
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Light Requirement | Low to Moderate |
| CO2 Requirement | Optional / Not Required |
| Placement / Usage | Midground / Background Focal Point |
| Height / Size | 4–9”+ |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0–7.5 |
| Propagation Method | Division / Runner Plantlets |
| Origin | Cultivar / Hybrid Variant |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I prep potted Echinodorus Hadi Red Pearl before planting?
Remove the plastic pot and unwrap the cotton media surrounding the root cluster under room-temperature water. Inspect the base, snip off damaged outer leaves, and insert the roots into your aquarium soil using pinsettes.
2. Why are root tabs recommended for the Hadi Red Pearl Sword?
Amazon Sword plants absorb most of their nutrients through their root system rather than relying strictly on liquid fertilizers in the water column. Adding root tabs directly into your aquarium soil near the plant base supports root growth and foliage strength.
3. Can the Hadi Red Pearl Sword be grown in emersed conditions?
Yes, the Hadi Red Pearl Sword grows submerged in aquariums as well as emersed in humid terrarium setups. When grown emersed, leaves may grow slightly stiffer and produce taller stems above the water line.