{"product_id":"echinodorus-red-rubin-1","title":"Echinodorus Red Rubin","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus ‘Red Rubin’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus ‘Red Rubin’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking Amazon Sword variety prized for its long, elegant leaves and rich red to bronze coloration. New growth often emerges in shades of reddish-brown, copper, or deep ruby before gradually developing greener tones as the leaves mature. Its impressive size and upright growth make it an excellent centerpiece or background plant for medium to large aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Red Rubin is a heavy root feeder and performs best in a nutrient-rich substrate or with regular use of root tabs. It is relatively undemanding and does not require CO₂ injection, although stronger lighting, good nutrition, and supplemental CO₂ can encourage faster growth and more intense coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required, but beneficial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Midground \/ Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30–50+ cm (12–20+ in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adventitious plantlets \/ flower stalks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–28°C (72–82°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plants are commonly grown emersed at nurseries. After being placed underwater, some existing leaves may melt back while the plant transitions to new submerged growth. This is normal and does not indicate that the plant is dying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaFloraCanada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67900196389170,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/4355\/6658\/files\/GlossyAquaticPlantinNetPot.png?v=1790967469","url":"https:\/\/aquafloracanada.ca\/products\/echinodorus-red-rubin-1","provider":"AquaFloraCanada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}