Golden Melon Sword Plant (echinodorous Osiris)
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The Golden Melon Sword Plant, Echinodorus osiris, is a vibrant and bold centerpiece for any freshwater aquarium. Known for its striking golden to light green leaves with warm orange-red undertones, this South American native is a favorite for both beginners and advanced aquascapers. With the right conditions, its long, broad leaves can add dramatic vertical structure and stunning contrast to your aquascape.
Choose from:
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Bareroot: A loose plant weighted with roots ready to be placed into substrate.
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Potted: Grown in a sturdy pot for easy placement and minimal disturbance to your substrate.
Features We Love:
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Warm Color Palette: Ranges from bright lime green to bronze-gold tones, especially under high light.
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Hardy and Adaptable: Thrives in a variety of tank setups and lighting conditions.
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Excellent Centerpiece: Ideal for midground or background placement in medium to large tanks.
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Great for Shrimp and Fish: Broad leaves offer shelter and biofilm-grazing surfaces.
Care Guidelines:
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Light: Moderate to high lighting brings out best coloration.
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Temperature: 72° – 82°F (22° – 28°C)
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pH Range: 6.5 – 7.5
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Growth Rate: Moderate to fast with adequate lighting and nutrients
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Ideal Placement: Midground to background
Pro Tips:
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Prune regularly to encourage new growth and prevent overcrowding.
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Supplement with root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate to support its extensive root system.
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Co2 is optional but will dramatically enhance coloration and growth speed.
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Avoid shading from taller plants to preserve leaf color vibrancy.
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Perfect for natural-style aquascapes with driftwood and swords or stem plant companions.
Bring a golden glow to your aquascape with the Golden Melon Sword Plant, available in your choice of bunched or potted form—an easy, elegant way to elevate any planted aquarium.
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Shipping Schedule for this service
Current Handling Time:
1-9 business days
Here at Aquatic Arts, we consider the welfare of the live animals we are shipping to be of the foremost importance. This process is much more involved than simply creating a shipping label and affixing it to a box. Depending on the order, it takes from 4 to 7 people to complete this process properly. We check the weather conditions here where they fly out of the Indianapolis UPS facility and the destination for each shipment. We start early each morning and go through a multi-step process to have the day's shipments prepared in time for the UPS pickup. The volume of orders in our system also affects the processing time. Therefore our stated handling time is 1-9 business days.
Shipping Rate
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