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

At Canton Aquatics LLC, we take great pride in providing high-quality live aquarium plants to our customers. We understand the complexities involved in shipping live plants and are committed to ensuring they arrive at your doorstep in excellent condition.

Shipping Process:

• All live plants are shipped using USPS Standard and Priority Mail to provide the fastest and most reliable service.
• Plants are typically shipped Monday - Friday to avoid weekend delays.
• Each plant is carefully packaged in sealed plastic bags to hold in moisture during the shipping process.

DOA (Dead on Arrival) Policy:

• If you receive plants that are dead on arrival, please contact us within 2 hours of delivery with clear photographic evidence.
• Upon receipt of the photos, we will assess the situation. If the plants are determined to be DOA, we will replace or provide refund.
• For a valid DOA claim, replacements or refunds will be processed within 2 business days after the claim is approved.
• Please keep in mind that all plants require sun light to live therefore your plants may arrive slightly yellow.  Please float your plants at the top of your tank near the light for 3 days if applicable.  They will enjoy this new added light intensity to help them recover.

Limitations and Responsibilities:

• The DOA policy is only applicable if the first delivery attempt is made within the shipping duration specified at the time of purchase.
• Delays due to incorrect shipping information provided by the customer or missed deliveries will void the DOA guarantee.
• Extreme weather conditions can impact the health of the plants in transit. We recommend checking the weather forecasts and choosing a shipping window accordingly.
• It is the responsibility of the customer to acclimate the plants to their new environment according to best practices. Our DOA policy does not cover plants that perish due to improper acclimation.

Cancellation and Changes:

• Orders can only be cancelled or changed before they are shipped. Once the order is in transit, we cannot accept cancellations or changes.

Customer Support:

• If you have any questions or concerns regarding our shipping policy or the condition of your plants upon arrival, please contact our customer support team at [Contact Information].

By placing an order with Canton Aquatics LLC, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this shipping policy.

Please be sure to check the regulations in your state regarding restricted plants. Our policy is to avoid shipping any plants that are prohibited in your area to ensure compliance and environmental safety. It's important not to introduce plants into the wild or waterways, as this could disrupt local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

We appreciate your efforts in helping to protect the environment. For the latest updates, you can consult the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your dedication to preserving our natural habitats.