One of the fastest growing sword plant species is the aquarium plant Echinodorus argentinensis. The popular aquarium plant known as Rangeri Sword, which is native to South America, hails from this region. The ideal application for Echinodorus argentinesis in an aquarium is as a background plant. The water garden plant Echinodorus argentinesis can also be grown emersed and grows to a height of several feet. Long stems bearing tiny white blooms give birth to plantlets of Echinodorus argentinesis. Common Name: Rangeri Sword PlantFamily Name: AlismataceaeNative To: South AmericaLighting: Medium - HighpH: 6 - 8 Growth Demands: ModerateGrowth Form: RosetteGrowth Rate: FastTrue Aquatic: YesPlacement in Tank: Mid - background Sizes: Small around 5 inches Medium around 7 inches Large around 9 inches XL around 11 plus inches *Picture is what it looks like submersed