Sword Amazon (Echinodorus bleheri)

Amazon Sword (Echinodorus bleheri) is a large, beautiful bright green. Needs a rich substrate (root nutrients). This plant is undemanding and beautiful. A nutritious bottom promotes growth, but the plant needs pruning to prevent it depriving plants underneath of light. Echinodorus bleheri does well even in poorly illuminated aquariums, as it grows towards the light. It is a hardy and easy solitary plant for both beginners and the more experienced with quite large aquariums.

• Common Name: Amazon Sword
• Family Name: Alismataceae
• Native To: South America
• Lighting: Medium
• pH: 6 – 8
• Growth Demands: Easy
• Growth Form: Rosette
• Growth Rate: Fast
• True Aquatic: Yes
• Placement in Tank: Mid – Background
• Available As: Bare Root