Radican Green Sword – The Underwater Jungle Crown 👑🌿

Scientific Name: Echinodorus cordifolius var. floridanus
Category: Freshwater Aquarium Plants

🌱 The King of Lush, Leafy Drama

Make way for royalty—the Radican Green Sword isn’t your average background filler. This majestic variety of Echinodorus cordifolius produces large, arching green leaves that flutter gently in your current like regal banners. Native to the southeastern United States and Central America, this sword plant earns its crown with its bold height, leaf texture, and ease of care—making it a true showstopper in large aquariums.

Its semi-emersed nature means it's equally happy submerged or with its crown peeking above the surface, and when it’s content, expect tall vertical growth with broad, rounded leaves that give off a rainforest vibe. Bonus: happy Radicans might even send out emergent flower spikes, complete with new plantlets!

🔍 What to Expect:

• Leaf Color: Bright to deep green

• Height: 12–20 inches

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under ideal conditions

• Placement: Midground to background in larger tanks

• Behavior: Sends runners and may flower when emersed

💧 Care & Conditions:

• Temp: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Light: Moderate to high for best growth

• CO₂: Not required but appreciated

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich (root tabs recommended)

• Water pH: 6.5–7.5

• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

✅ Why You’ll Love It:

• A bold, elegant centerpiece for any aquascape

• Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of conditions

• Compatible with shrimp, fish, and most plant species

• Capable of flowering and producing babies

• Great for filling out backgrounds or large midground areas

🎁 Bonus Tip:

Radican Swords are heavy root feeders, so tuck root tabs under the substrate every 4–6 weeks to keep those towering leaves lush and strong. 🌿💪