Echinodorus Reni Vitro Culture

Echinodorus 'Reni' – Vitro Culture®

Compact Rosette Sword Plant with Rich Burgundy Tones – Grown in Sterile 4-Inch Bag

Enhance your aquarium with the charming and compact Echinodorus Reni, a celebrated cultivar developed by renowned breeder Tomas Kaliebe. Known affectionately as the Red Reni Sword, this variety is the stunning result of crossbreeding Echinodorus ‘Grosser Baer’ and Echinodorus ‘Ozelot’. This rich lineage gives it its petite form and brilliant coloration, making it a standout choice for aquascapers of all skill levels.

As the plant matures, its new leaves shift from reddish-brown to a deep ruby red, creating a striking contrast against green background plants. The compact nature of Echinodorus Reni makes it perfect for nano tanks, midground highlights, or smaller aquascapes where space and color need to be balanced with elegance.

Cultivated through sterile Vitro Culture®, our 4-inch bag yields approximately 3–4 healthy plantlets, ready to root and thrive in your underwater garden.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Echinodorus 'Reni'

• Common Name: Red Reni Sword Plant

• Growth Form: Rosette

• Leaf Color: Reddish-brown to deep ruby red under strong light

• Cultivar Origin: Bred by Tomas Kaliebe from E. ‘Grosser Baer’ × E. ‘Ozelot’

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• CO₂ Requirement: Not required but beneficial

• Lighting Needs: Medium to high

🌱 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.5–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate highly recommended for strong root development

• Tank Placement: Best used in midground for smaller tanks or background in larger tanks

🧫 Vitro Culture® Advantages (4-Inch Bag):

• Sterile Environment: Grown in a clean, algae-free, pest-free environment

• No Snails or Pests: 100% safe for shrimp tanks and sensitive aquariums

• High Success Rate: Healthy root structures and easy adaptation to aquarium life

• Generous Yield: Each 4-inch bag contains approx. 3–4 individual plantlets

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Brilliant red coloration creates contrast and visual interest

• Compact size ideal for nano aquascapes or midground groupings

• Dense growth and strong root system make it an anchor plant in layouts

🌱 Propagation & Growth:

• Method: Propagates through adventitious plantlets or rhizome division

• Nutrient Substrate: ✅ Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: ✅ Yes – suitable for paludarium or humid terrestrial setups

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• One sterile 4-inch Vitro Culture® bag of Echinodorus Reni, yielding approx. 3–4 small plantlets

⚠️ State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner

Never release non-native plants into natural waterways. Please check your local regulations before purchasing. We do not ship to areas where this species is restricted.

❗ Disclaimer:

Color intensity may vary based on lighting, substrate, and nutrients. Transition from tissue culture to submerged growth may involve a short acclimation period.