Amazon Sword (Echinodorus amazonicus): The Majestic Background Plant Striking Size: Grows up to 20 inches tall or more, perfect for larger aquariums as a background plant or a centerpiece in smaller setups. Beginner-Friendly: A hardy, low-maintenance plant ideal for aquarists of all levels. Angelfish Haven: Large leaves provide an excellent surface for angelfish to lay their eggs. Amazon swords are one of the most iconic plants in the aquarium hobby. Their long, broad leaves range from bright green to dark green, creating a lush, natural look. Highly adaptable, they thrive in a variety of water conditions and bring an impressive presence to any aquascape. Key Specifications: Scientific Name: Echinodorus amazonicus (formerly Echinodorus bleheri) Native To: South America Skill Level: Easy Placement: Background Lighting: Low to Medium (10–35 PAR) CO2 Requirement: None Preferred Fertilizer: Easy Root Tabs and Easy Green liquid fertilizer Propagation: Trim off side shoots and replant Being a natural product, sizes may vary from images. How to Plant Amazon Sword: Remove the plant from its plastic basket and split the rock wool in half. Carefully free the roots from the rock wool, ensuring all yellow fertilizer balls are removed, and wash away debris. Use tweezers or your fingers to deeply bury the roots in the substrate, leaving the crown (where the leaves emerge) exposed. If the plant doesn’t stay anchored, insert it at an angle or use a plant weight. Add root tabs if the substrate is inert or nutrient-depleted for optimal growth. Care Tips for Amazon Sword: Provide low to medium lighting (10–35 PAR) to avoid excessive algae growth. Melting Leaves: New swords may experience leaf melting as they adapt to your tank. Leave the roots planted and use nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs for recovery. Nutrient Deficiency: If older leaves turn brown or yellow after a few months, add more root tabs to replenish nutrients. Trimming: Remove dying or melting leaves by cutting them off at the base without damaging the plant. Note: Watch for plecos, such as bristlenose plecos, as they may nibble on the leaves. How to Propagate Amazon Sword: Sword plants propagate by sending out runners with plantlets. Once the plantlet grows roots and leaves, trim it from the runner and replant it in a new location. Add the Amazon sword to your aquarium for a lush, natural aesthetic and provide a haven for your fish today!
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