Care specifications
| Type | Rosette |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Medium (25–65 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Beneficial, not required |
| Fertilizer demand | Medium |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Max height | 18 in |
| Spread | 12 in |
| Placement | Background |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Color | Variegated |
| Trimming | Minimal |
| Styles | Jungle, Nature, Dutch |
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Propagation
Daughter plants form on the long flower stalks; pot them up once they have several leaves and roots.
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn't my Red Ozelot Sword have many spots?
The maroon spotting develops most strongly on new growth under good light. Low light produces greener, less freckled leaves; increase lighting and feed the roots well to bring out the classic ozelot pattern.
How big does a Red Ozelot Sword get and where should I plant it?
It becomes a sizeable rosette around a foot and a half tall and wide, so plant it as a background centerpiece in a 29 gallon tank or larger. In small tanks it quickly outgrows the space.
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