Pink Miracle Sword

The Pink Miracle Sword (Echinodorus sp. 'Pink Miracle') is a stunning and sought-after cultivar in the planted aquarium hobby, celebrated for its striking pastel-to-vibrant pink leaves that make it a magnificent centerpiece.

Quick Plant Facts

• Plant Type: Rosette-forming sword plant (Echinodorus hybrid)

• Aquarium Placement: Midground to background (tank size dependent)

• Growth Speed: Medium to fast

• Lighting Needs: Moderate to high (brighter light boosts pink color intensity)

• Care Difficulty: Easy (great for beginners)

Appearance & Coloration

• New Leaves: Unfurl in breathtaking shades of bright pink, soft rose, or deep red.

• Mature Leaves: Transition into lush, soft green hues over time while frequently keeping subtle blushing undertones and textured veining.

• Growth Habit: Features a graceful, upright rosette structure with narrower, oval-pointed foliage compared to standard broad Amazon swords.

Ideal Water Parameters

• Temperature Range: 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C)

• pH Range: 6.5 to 7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

Essential Care Needs

1. Substrate & Root Feeding (Critical)

• True to its genus, this is a heavy root feeder that demands a nutrient-rich substrate like aquasoil or standard gravel/sand paired with routine root tabs.

• Important: Ensure you leave the crown (rhizome) unburied when planting to prevent the plant from rotting.

2. Lighting & CO2

• Lighting: It can persist in moderate light, but moderate-to-high lighting is essential to coax out the deepest, most vivid pink and red tones.

• CO2 Injection: Not required.

• Pruning: Clip away older outer leaves at the base whenever necessary to prompt the center to generate fresh, brightly colored growth.

• Transition Period: If the plant was grown emersed prior to acquisition, expect some initial "melt" as it sheds its old leaves and adjusts to being fully submerged.