🌿 Echinodorus Bleheri Amazon Sword - Lush Freshwater Aquarium Plant Add vibrant greenery to your aquarium with the Echinodorus Bleheri, also known as the Amazon Sword. This hardy, fast-growing plant is a favorite among aquarists for its ability to create a lush, jungle-like aquascape. Perfect for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike, it provides shelter for fish and enhances water quality. Echinodorus Bleheri Quick Facts Feature Details 🌍 Origin South America 📏 Size 12 - 24 inches 💡 Lighting Moderate to high 🌡️ Temperature 72°F - 82°F (22°C - 28°C) 💧 pH Range 6.5 - 7.5 🎨 Color Bright green, long sword-like leaves 🪴 Position in Tank Background 🌟 Difficulty Beginner-friendly (easy to moderate) 🐟 Compatibility Betta fish, Neocaridina/Caridina shrimp, snails, community fish Why Choose Echinodorus Bleheri? ✔️ Fast-growing and full-bodied – Provides excellent coverage and shelter for fish. ✔️ Oxygenates water – Absorbs excess nutrients, helping to prevent algae growth. ✔️ Versatile for aquascaping – Great for creating natural-looking backgrounds. ✔️ Hardy and adaptable – Thrives in a variety of freshwater conditions. How to Care for Echinodorus Bleheri Care Tips Lighting: Prefers moderate to high lighting to maintain vibrant leaf growth. Placement: Best suited as a background plant due to its tall and dense foliage. Substrate: Grows best in nutrient-rich substrate; root tabs help encourage faster growth. Fertilizer: Regular root fertilization and occasional liquid fertilizer support healthy leaves. Maintenance: Trim older or damaged leaves to keep the plant looking fresh and promote new growth. Propagation Steps Wait for Runners: Mature plants produce side shoots or runners. Separate the Baby Plants: Once the plantlets have roots, carefully remove them from the main plant. Replant: Place new plantlets into the substrate and allow them to establish in the tank.
