🌿 Amazon Sword (Echinodorus bleheri)
🌿 Amazon Sword (Echinodorus bleheri)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Rosette Plant • Background Plant • Statement Aquascape Plant
📋 Amazon Sword (Echinodorus bleheri) is one of the most popular aquarium plants, known for its Large Broad Bright Green Leaves and impressive growth.
It creates a bold focal point in aquascapes and is ideal for filling background space in medium to large tanks.
With proper care and nutrients, it develops into a lush centerpiece, providing shelter and natural cover for fish.
This plant is a classic Background Statement Plant, perfect for both beginner and advanced planted aquariums.
💡 Highlights
🌿 Large Broad Leaves: Creates a strong visual impact
📏 Background Plant: Ideal for filling tank space
🐠 Fish Shelter: Provides hiding spots and security
🌱 Hardy Species: Suitable for beginners
💡 Fast Growth: Thrives with proper nutrients
🧾 A Quick Look at Amazon Sword
📛 Common Name: Amazon Sword
🔬 Scientific Name: Echinodorus bleheri
👨👩👧 Family: Alismataceae
🌍 Origin: South America (Amazon Basin)
📏 Max Size: 30–50 cm (≈ 12–20″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 22–28 °C (≈ 72–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner
💖 Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
💡 Lighting Needs: Moderate (higher light increases growth)
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No (Optional but beneficial)
🏠 Placement: Background • Centerpiece
🧬 Tissue Culture: ✅ Yes
🌿 Potted Plant: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: High (heavy root feeder)
🐣 Propagation: Runners / adventitious plantlets
