Amazon Sword
$15.00
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Amazon Sword
$15.00
The Amazon Sword is one of the most iconic and beloved aquarium plants in the hobby — and for good reason. Its broad, lance-shaped leaves create a lush, jungle-like backdrop that instantly transforms any freshwater tank into a thriving underwater landscape.
Supplied bare root for easy planting and a healthy transition into your aquarium substrate.
- Scientific name: Echinodorus bleheri
- Difficulty: Easy — great for beginners
- Placement: Midground to background
- Lighting: Moderate
- CO₂: Not required, but benefits from supplementation
- Growth rate: Moderate to fast
- Temperature: 22–28°C
- pH: 6.5–7.5
A favourite among community tank keepers, the Amazon Sword provides excellent cover for shy fish and fry, and its fast growth helps outcompete algae. Feed with root tabs for best results.