Kleiner Prinz Sword Plant (Echinodorus ‘Kleiner Prinz’) — Live Aquarium Plant
A compact “rose sword” that stays small, colorful, and beginner-friendly.
Kleiner Prinz (German for “Little Prince”) is a dwarf Echinodorus cultivar known for its tight rosette shape and warm bronze-to-reddish new growth under good light. It’s an awesome midground plant for nano-to-medium planted tanks, and it can also be used as a small centerpiece in shallow aquascapes.
Key Features
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Compact sword plant (stays much smaller than common Amazon swords)
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Bronze/red new growth with stronger color under higher light + nutrients
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Great midground plant for planted aquariums
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Hardy and beginner-friendly
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Helps create a lush rosette “bush” look over time
Size & Placement
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Placement: Midground / Small centerpiece
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Expected height: ~4–8 in (10–20 cm)
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Growth rate: Moderate
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Form: Rosette (leaves grow from the base)
Care Requirements
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Light: Low to Medium (color improves with Medium–High)
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CO₂: Not required (recommended for faster growth + better color)
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Fertilizer: Strongly recommended
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Root tabs = best results (sword plants are heavy root feeders)
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Liquid ferts help too, especially in newer setups
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Substrate: Nutrient-rich aquasoil preferred, but will grow in inert substrate with root tabs
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Temperature: 72–82°F
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pH: ~6.0–7.5 (very adaptable)
Tips for Best Color
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Use medium+ lighting
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Add consistent nutrients (root tabs every 4–8 weeks)
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Keep iron and macros steady (avoid “on/off” dosing)
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CO₂ is optional, but it helps the plant look denser and cleaner
What You’ll Receive
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1 live Kleiner Prinz Sword plant (healthy rooted rosette)
Size may vary slightly depending on current crop and season.
