Amazon Sword Plant

Originating from the Amazon basin, the Amazon Sword Plant, or Echinodorus bleheri as it is botanically named, is a stunning aquatic plant that is easy to grow and care for. Producing long sword-like green foliage, the Amazon Sword Plant is perfect for putting at the back of a large aquarium and provides great coverage. A hardy and tough oxygenating plant, it is a great first aquatic plant to grow. Best Locations For Growing Amazon Sword PlantIn the right conditions, the Amazon Sword Plant can grow quite large to an eventual size of 12 x 8 inches; hence a large tank is required to allow the Amazon Sword Plant to fulfill its potential.Amazon Sword Plant Sunlight RequirementsThe Amazon Sword Plant grows best in medium to high levels of light for 10 to 12 hours a day. It can be grown with slightly lower light levels but may not thrive and produce its much-loved bright-green foliage.Amazon Sword Plant CareThe Amazon Sword Plant requires a deep nutrient-rich substrate to grow well. It is best grown with a water temperature of 68 to 80°F and pH of 6.5-7.5. No supplementary CO2 is necessary. If required, leaves and side shoots can be removed at the base to control its size.Feeding Amazon Sword PlantThe Amazon Sword Plant does not require feeding as long it is grown in a rich substrate or with fish companions.Watering Amazon Sword PlantThe Amazon Sword Plant is easy to grow but may struggle in dirty water. A weekly water renewal of 20% is recommended.Amazon Sword Plant InformationLight Exposure: Medium LightCare Requirements: EasyWatering Requirements: any type of water hardness and pH levelsPet Friendly: NoKid Friendly: NoAir Purifier: ModerateHabit: UprightGrowth Rate: SlowMature Height: 4-20 inchesMature Spread: 6-18 inchesFlowering: NoFlower Color(s): NoneFlower Shade/Description: Grown for FoliageFragrant: NoFoliage Type: Foliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Pale to Dark GreenTemperature: 72° – 82°F (22° – 28°C)Humidity: HighCommon Name: Amazon Sword PlantOther Name(s): Amazon Sword PlantScientific Name: Aquatic Echinodorus BleheriPlant Type: House Plant