Echinodorus Ozelot Red Flamed is another Beautiful variety of Echinodorus Ozelot. It's leaves are dark green and red, making it the perfect contrasting plant. Newer leaves start of a lighter shade of red before turning darker as they grow. Looks great planted in the centre of the aquarium, a real eye catcher.Echinodorus 'Ozelot' is a decorative hybrid between Echinodorus schluteri 'Leopard' and Echinodorus ‘Barthii’. 20-50 cm tall and a 20-40 cm wide rosette.
Naturally, it is the elliptical black spots on the red-brown leaves that have given this plant the name 'Ozelot'. The spots are darkest on the youngest leaves, and unlike many other spotted Echinodorus, 'Ozelot' retains its spots even at low light intensity.
It is an undemanding and good plant for beginners.
It is easy to care for, a good nutritious substrate helps. It can grow up to 30cm tall and can withstand temperatures up to 29 degrees. A particularly good choice for discus aquariums.