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Scientific name: Echinodorus bleheri
Common name: Amazon Sword
Type: Aquatic freshwater plant
Origin: South America (Amazon Basin)
Growth habit: Rosette-forming, rooted plant with long sword-shaped leaves
Leaves: Broad, bright to dark green, up to 20 inches (50 cm) long
Height: 12–20 inches (30–50 cm)
Placement: Background or midground in aquariums
Growth rate: Moderate to fast under good conditions
Moderate to bright light (8–10 hours daily)
Low light = slower growth and smaller leaves
🌾 Substrate & Nutrition
Needs a nutrient-rich substrate (sand/gravel with root tabs or plant soil)
Heavy root feeder — add root tabs every 1–2 months
Supplemental liquid fertilizer helps overall health
CO₂ optional — grows well without it but thrives faster with it
Regular feeding with iron-rich fertilizers keeps leaves vibrant green
Remove damaged or yellowing leaves from the base
Trim large outer leaves to promote new growth
Propagates through runners with daughter plants
Scientific name: Echinodorus bleheri
Common name: Amazon Sword
Type: Aquatic freshwater plant
Origin: South America (Amazon Basin)
Growth habit: Rosette-forming, rooted plant with long sword-shaped leaves
Leaves: Broad, bright to dark green, up to 20 inches (50 cm) long
Height: 12–20 inches (30–50 cm)
Placement: Background or midground in aquariums
Growth rate: Moderate to fast under good conditions
Moderate to bright light (8–10 hours daily)
Low light = slower growth and smaller leaves
🌾 Substrate & Nutrition
Needs a nutrient-rich substrate (sand/gravel with root tabs or plant soil)
Heavy root feeder — add root tabs every 1–2 months
Supplemental liquid fertilizer helps overall health
CO₂ optional — grows well without it but thrives faster with it
Regular feeding with iron-rich fertilizers keeps leaves vibrant green
Remove damaged or yellowing leaves from the base
Trim large outer leaves to promote new growth
Propagates through runners with daughter plants