Amazon Sword | Pot Live Plant (Offer)

The Amazon Sword (Echinodorus amazonicus) is a classic and widely favored freshwater aquarium plant known for its lush green foliage and ease of care. It’s a robust choice for creating a natural, tropical look in aquariums and is ideal for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.

Features

Appearance: Amazon Swords have long, lance-shaped leaves with a rich green color, growing in a rosette shape. The leaves fan out elegantly, creating a striking visual effect.

Size: This plant can grow quite large, often reaching up to 20 inches in height, making it ideal as a background plant or centerpiece in larger tanks.

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast growth rate, especially under ideal conditions, filling out spaces quickly and adding volume to the aquascape.

Water Conditions: Prefers a temperature range of 72°F - 82°F (22°C - 28°C) and slightly acidic to neutral pH levels of 6.5 - 7.5.

Lighting: Requires moderate to high lighting for optimal growth. Under higher lighting, it grows more compact and vibrant, while lower light may result in slower, more spread-out growth.

Care Tips

Substrate: Amazon Swords are heavy root feeders and will thrive with a nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs.

Fertilization: Supplementing with root tabs and liquid fertilizers can promote healthy growth, as they absorb nutrients primarily through their roots.

Pruning: Trim dead or dying leaves to allow new growth to thrive, and occasionally thin the plant to prevent overcrowding.