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Plant appearance can vary with lighting, nutrients, CO₂, and whether it is grown submerged or emersed.

easymedium lightNo CO2 neededmedium growthrosette

Amazon Sword

Echinodorus grisebachii

Amazon Sword is a large rosette plant native to South America. It produces broad, lance-shaped leaves and can dominate a tank when mature, making it best suited as a solo background centerpiece in medium to large aquariums. Roots heavily and benefits from root tabs.

Livestock warningAmazon Sword is at moderate-to-high risk from herbivores and fin-nippers — check your fish list before buying.

Care at a glance

Difficultyeasy
Lightmedium
CO2Beneficial
FertiliserNeeded
Growth ratemedium
Max height50cm
Placementbackground
Min tank80L

Water parameters

Temperature22–28°C
pH6.5–7.5
Shrimp safeYes
Herbivore riskmoderate
Propagationdaughter plants on runners

Beginner guidance

Plant in nutrient-rich substrate or add root tabs. Leaves will melt after moving, this is normal; new growth will be adapted to your tank. Remove damaged old leaves early to reduce algae.

Cautions

  • Can outgrow tanks under 80L quickly.

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