Care specifications
| Type | Rosette |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Medium (30–70 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Beneficial, not required |
| Fertilizer demand | Medium |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Max height | 20 in |
| Spread | 12 in |
| Placement | Background |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Color | Red |
| Trimming | Minimal |
| Styles | Jungle, Nature, Dutch |
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Propagation
Detach the daughter plants that grow on flower stalks (adventitious shoots) once they have their own roots and leaves.
Frequently asked questions
How do I feed a Red Rubin Sword?
Swords are heavy root feeders, so push a couple of root tabs into the substrate near the base every few months. Rich substrate and root feeding matter more than liquid dosing for full, well-colored leaves.
My Red Rubin Sword's new leaves are red but old ones turn green. Is that a problem?
No, that is normal. New growth emerges most intensely red and gradually mellows to bronze-green as it ages. Brighter light keeps more leaves colored, but the fade on older foliage is expected.
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