{"product_id":"echinodrus-reni","title":"ECHINODRUS “RENI”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus ‘Reni’ - A Stunning Red Sword Plant for Vibrant Aquascapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus ‘Reni’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a compact and colourful sword plant prized for its deep red to bronze-toned leaves and attractive bushy growth habit. With its rich warm colouring and broad, slightly ruffled foliage, it is an excellent choice for adding contrast and a vibrant focal point to planted aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact sword plant with bushy growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep red, bronze and olive-green foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad, slightly ruffled leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent colour contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for medium-sized aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to grow and maintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Why Choose Echinodorus ‘Reni’?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many larger sword plants, ‘Reni’ remains relatively compact, making it much easier to incorporate into a wider range of aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for midground or background placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaches approximately 15–20 cm in height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent focal plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorks well in medium-sized aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan add a splash of colour to smaller setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreates a lush, bushy appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 Colour \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the main attractions of ‘Reni’ is its changing foliage colour. New leaves can emerge with striking red tones before gradually developing deeper shades as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔴 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew leaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright red to reddish-bronze\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature leaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep maroon, bronze and olive-green tones\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broad and slightly ruffled\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact, bushy rosette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis natural variation in colour makes ‘Reni’ particularly effective when planted alongside contrasting green aquarium plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💡 Lighting \u0026amp; CO₂ Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Reni’ is adaptable and does not require a high-tech aquarium to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to medium\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-tech friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigher light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can help encourage stronger red pigmentation\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable nutrients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encourage healthy, vigorous growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Substrate \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike most Echinodorus species, ‘Reni’ benefits greatly from feeding through its root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest grown in nutrient-rich substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot tabs can be used in inert gravel or sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular fertilisation supports healthy growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron supplementation may help enhance red pigmentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it can grow in gravel, a nutrient-rich substrate will generally produce stronger and more vigorous growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✂️ Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus ‘Reni’ is relatively easy to maintain and requires little regular pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 Remove older or damaged leaves at the base\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 Allow new leaves to develop naturally\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 Avoid excessive trimming\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 Keep the root system undisturbed when possible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❓ Is Echinodorus ‘Reni’ Suitable for Low-Tech Tanks?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Reni’ is an excellent choice for low-tech aquariums and can grow successfully without CO₂ injection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 Low to medium lighting\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 Nutrient-rich substrate\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 Regular fertilisation\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 Stable water conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill provide a good foundation for healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 How Big Does Echinodorus ‘Reni’ Get?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–20 cm\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact and bushy\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Midground to background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts relatively small size makes it considerably easier to position than many larger sword varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔴 How Do I Get the Deepest Red Colouration?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor stronger red pigmentation, focus on providing good growing conditions rather than simply increasing lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 Provide moderate lighting\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 Use a nutrient-rich substrate\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 Consider an iron-containing fertiliser\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 Maintain good overall nutrition\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 Keep aquarium conditions stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪨 Will It Grow in Gravel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Echinodorus ‘Reni’ can grow successfully in gravel, but because it is a heavy root feeder, it will generally perform better when its roots have access to additional nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟤 Use nutrient-rich substrate where possible\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 Add root tabs when growing in inert gravel\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 Ensure the plant has sufficient space for root development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ Quick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sword plant \/ rosette\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15–20 cm\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Midground to background\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to medium\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red, bronze, maroon and olive green\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact and bushy\u003cbr\u003e 🟢 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest substrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs\u003cbr\u003e 🟤 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Shires Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54553946030417,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1068\/3301\/9217\/files\/3B1A3B95-7BDA-4C4D-BC01-7F6283F04DDE.jpg?v=1786532825","url":"https:\/\/threeshiresaquaticgardens.co.uk\/products\/echinodrus-reni","provider":"Three Shires Aquatic Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}