Marble Queen Sword (Echinodorus cordifolius) – Live Aquarium Plant

Marble Queen Sword is a stunning sword plant variety known for its large, heart-shaped leaves with beautiful marbled patterns of green and creamy white. This eye-catching plant instantly becomes a centerpiece in any freshwater aquarium, bringing brightness, contrast, and a bold natural look to aquascapes.

Hardy and beginner-friendly, Marble Queen Sword thrives in a wide range of conditions and grows into a lush, full plant that adds height, texture, and movement to your tank. It’s perfect for aquarists who want dramatic foliage without complicated care.

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Key Features

Marbled Variegated Leaves
Broad leaves with striking green and white patterns.

Large Statement Plant
Creates a bold focal point in any aquarium.

Beginner-Friendly
Easy to grow and very forgiving.

Excellent Midground or Background Plant
Adds depth and vertical interest.

Hardy & Adaptable
Performs well in most freshwater setups.

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Benefits

Marble Queen Sword enhances both the beauty and health of your aquarium. Its large leaf surface helps absorb excess nutrients, supporting better water quality and reducing algae growth. The dense foliage provides excellent shelter and resting areas for fish, shrimp, and other aquatic life.

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Care Guide

Light
Moderate to high lighting for best coloration.

Water Temperature
72–82°F (22–28°C)

Placement
Midground to background.

Substrate
Nutrient-rich substrate recommended.

CO₂
Not required.

Growth Rate
Moderate.

Maintenance Level
Easy
Trim older leaves to encourage fresh growth.

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How to Plant

Rinse roots gently.

Plant roots into substrate.

Keep the crown (base of leaves) above the substrate.

Allow space for the plant to spread.

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Perfect For

• Freshwater aquariums
• Beginner aquascapers
• Large community tanks
• Midground or background layouts
• Natural planted setups

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Why Choose Marble Queen Sword?

• Unique marbled coloration
• Large, dramatic leaves
• Improves water quality
• Provides shelter for fish
• Low maintenance and hardy

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Quality Assurance

• Carefully selected healthy plants
• Inspected before shipping
• Shipped fresh and ready to plant

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Live Arrival Guarantee

Your plant is protected by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, contact us within 2 hours of delivery with photos for a replacement or refund.

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Important Notes

• Leaf patterns vary naturally
• Grows larger over time
• May shed older leaves during initial adjustment