PR Live plant. Red Sword Plant (Large)

This striking plant features long, sword-shaped leaves with vibrant red or reddish-green hues, creating a bold focal point in terrariums and paludariums. Its upright growth and dramatic color make it a popular choice for planted displays.

Care Guide:

• Prefers bright, indirect to moderate light; strong light enhances the red coloration.
• Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves.
• Keep the substrate consistently moist or submerged, depending on whether it is grown in a terrarium, paludarium, or aquarium.
• Use filtered, distilled, or dechlorinated water for best results.
• Thrives in moderate to high humidity (60–90%) when grown emersed in terrariums or paludariums.
• Ideal temperature: 20–28°C.
• Avoid cold drafts, heaters, or rapid temperature fluctuations.
• Use a nutrient-rich, well-draining substrate when grown emersed; in aquariums, root tabs or aquatic plant fertilizers help promote healthy growth.
• Trim old or damaged leaves to encourage new growth.

Common Issues

• Pale or green leaves: Often due to insufficient light or low nutrient availability.
• Brown tips or edges: Overexposure to direct sun or inconsistent watering.
• Slow growth: Light is too low, substrate lacks nutrients, or temperature is suboptimal.
• Leaves melting or deteriorating: Sudden changes in temperature, or humidity.