Portion Size Small Amazon Sword plant, 10cm in length, with 5-10 leaves each. Amazon Sword Plant The Amazon Sword (Echinodorus amazonicus) is an extremely versatile and beginner-friendly plant for freshwater tanks. Its large, green, broad leaves offer a great hiding space for fish and shrimp and adds natural allure to an aquarium. Amazon sword plants can grow up to 50cm in height in the wild but can be grown in small aquariums at home too. You can trim its leaves to manage its size. Check out its flaming red cousin here! How to Care for the Amazon Sword Plant Lighting: It requires medium to high lighting for around 8-10hrs per day for it to grow and thrive. Water Parameters: Amazon swords are quite versatile and can grow well in water pH levels between 6.5 and 7.5. It is quite an adaptive plant and can adjust to most tank setups. Substrate: A nutrient rich substrate is essential for it to grow to larger sizes. Amazon Swords are heavy root feeders and take over 90% of nutrients through the roots, so a substrate rich in nutrients is important for its health. Fertilization: If you substrate is not nutrient dense, consider root tabs which will certainly aid in growth. Liquid fertilization and CO2 is not required however these can be beneficial to help Amazon Swords grow faster. Quick Stats: Temperature: 18° - 27°C pH: 6.0 - 7.5 Lighting: Low to moderate Origin: Tank-raised, but indigenous through the Western Hemisphere from the United States down through Argentina. Aquarium placement: Background Care: Easy to moderate Nutrient Substrate: Yes
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