Echinodorus Hot pepper

You will receive: 1 pot, ready for planting — freshly delivered from the nursery.

✅ Level: Easy — Echinodorus Hot Pepper is a striking, rewarding sword plant with red leaf coloration. No CO₂ required.

Echinodorus Hot Pepper is a vibrant variant with bright red to orange young leaves that gradually turn green. This cultivated variety adds a fiery splash of color to the mid- or background, without requiring CO₂.

🌿 Plant specifications

🚚 Delivery & warranty

• Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready for planting
• Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
• Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
• Received dead? We'll solve it together. Please contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
• Free shipping from €59,-

✂️ Care

More light enhances the bright red color of the young leaves. Do not plant the rhizome too deep into the substrate. Remove old, greened leaves to make room for new colored growth.

💡 Planter's tip

Place as a focal point in the midground, combined with green plants for a strong color contrast.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Does the plant always stay red?
The youngest leaves are the most brightly colored; older leaves gradually turn green. Continuous new growth keeps the color effect visible.

My plant arrived yellow or limp — is that normal?
Yes, this is transport stress and almost always temporary. Give the plant 1–2 weeks to acclimatize. For persistent problems: contact us.

Is this plant suitable for a shrimp tank?
Yes, completely shrimp-friendly.

Have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.