Marble Queen Sword Mini

Echinodorus cordifolius 'Mini'

Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Alismataceae

📍 South America

Miniature form of the Marble Queen Sword with green leaves and cream-white variegation. Stays compact. Unique and attractive.

Tank Mates

Otocinclus

Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness

excellent

Red Cherry Shrimp

Gentle invertebrates that graze algae without harming plants; enhance planted tank aesthetics

excellent

Neon Tetra

Small, peaceful schooling fish that provide activity without uprooting or damaging delicate foliage

good

Anubias Nana

Excellent companion plant with similar low-light tolerance and slow growth rate

excellent

Java Moss

Compatible foreground plant that creates layered aquascaping with similar care requirements

excellent

Dwarf Hairgrass

Complementary foreground plant that contrasts well with the sword's rosette form

good

Common Diseases

Nutrient Deficiency

Symptoms

Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale variegation, leaf holes or necrosis

Treatment

Increase fertilizer dosing; use comprehensive all-in-one fertilizers or macronutrient supplements. Test water parameters and adjust based on plant response over 2-4 weeks

Algae Overgrowth

Symptoms

Green or brown algae coating leaves, reduced light penetration, plant decline

Treatment

Reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating fish or shrimp, manually remove affected leaves

Root Rot

Symptoms

Mushy roots, foul odor from substrate, leaf yellowing and wilting despite adequate nutrients

Treatment

Improve substrate drainage, reduce organic waste buildup, perform partial water changes, consider replanting in fresh substrate if severe

Melting

Symptoms

Rapid leaf dissolution, transparent or translucent leaf tissue, plant collapse

Treatment

Ensure stable water parameters (pH 6.0-7.5, temperature 23-28°C), increase water change frequency, boost CO2 or fertilization, allow 2-3 weeks for recovery