Amazon Sword

Amazon Sword (Echinodorus amazonicus)

Description:
The Amazon Sword is a popular freshwater aquarium plant valued for its large, vibrant green leaves and easy care. It makes an excellent centerpiece or background plant, adding fullness and a natural look to aquascapes of all sizes.

Key Features:

• Broad, sword-shaped leaves create a lush, natural appearance

• Ideal for background placement in medium to large aquariums

• Moderate growth rate with proper lighting and nutrients

• Prefers nutrient-rich substrate and benefits from root tab fertilization

• Hardy and adaptable, suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists

Care Requirements:

• Lighting: Medium

• Placement: Background

• Growth Rate: Moderate

Care Tips:
Plant directly into nutrient-rich substrate. Use root tabs regularly to support healthy root and leaf growth. Trim older or damaged leaves to encourage new, vigorous growth.