Echinodorus ‘Chocolate Marble

Add rich color and striking variegation to your aquascape with Echinodorus 'Chocolate Marble'. This unique tropical aquarium plant features broad green leaves marbled with bronze, chocolate, cream, and reddish tones, creating a bold centerpiece in freshwater planted tanks. Its compact-to-medium growth habit makes it ideal for midground or background placement in community aquariums, nature-style aquascapes, and larger nano tanks.

‘Chocolate Marble’ is a hardy and beginner-friendly sword plant that adapts well to a variety of aquarium conditions. With nutrient-rich substrate and moderate lighting, this eye-catching Echinodorus develops vibrant coloration and lush foliage over time. Like many sword plants, it benefits from root tabs and stable water parameters for optimal growth.

Plant Details

• Common Name: Chocolate Marble Sword
• Botanical Name: Echinodorus ‘Chocolate Marble'
• Placement: Midground to background
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate
• Lighting Needs: Low to moderate light
• CO₂ Requirement: Not required, but beneficial
• Temperature Range: 72–82°F
• pH Range: 6.5–7.8