Amazon Sword Plant
Amazon Sword Plant (Echinodorus grisebachii) – A hardy and beginner-friendly freshwater plant from the Amazon basin. With its lush, green foliage, it enhances aquascapes, serving as a stunning background plant. Thrives in 22–27°C, moderate to strong lighting, and a pH of 6.5–7.5. Amphibious in nature, it grows both fully and partially submerged, making it an excellent choice for community aquariums.
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Amazon Sword Plant (Echinodorus grisebachii)
Overview:
Originating from the Amazon River basin, the Amazon Sword Plant is a widely popular freshwater aquarium plant. Known for its resilience and ease of maintenance, it is an excellent choice for beginners. When planted alone, it serves as a striking background plant, while in groups, it creates a lush, forest-like appearance that enhances the aquarium’s aesthetics.
Appearance:
This plant features lance-shaped leaves that range from light to dark green, with pointed tips and short stems. Under optimal conditions, it can grow up to 20 inches tall. Being amphibious, it thrives both fully and partially submerged.
Plant Type: Hard plant
Ideal Water Temperature: 22–27°C (Tropical conditions)
Lighting Requirements: Moderate to strong lighting (at least 2 watts per gallon, full spectrum 5000-7000K)
Ideal pH Range: 6.5–7.5 (slightly alkaline)
Benefits & Uses:
✔ Acts as a beautiful background plant, perfect for aquascaping alone or in groups.
✔ Its dense foliage helps conceal aquarium equipment like heaters and filter intake tubes, improving visual appeal.
✔ A great choice for community aquariums, providing shelter for fish.
Did You Know?
The Amazon Sword Plant is amphibious, capable of growing both fully and partially submerged. It propagates through adventitious roots, making it easy to cultivate.
