Premium Potted Amazon Sword (Echinodorus sp.) – Broad Leaf Centrepiece Plant

Transform your freshwater aquarium with our Premium Potted Amazon Sword (Echinodorus sp.). This classic centerpiece plant is renowned for its large, broad, vibrant green leaves that create a stunning visual focal point.  Ideal for larger aquariums (55+ gallons), it provides a magnificent backdrop, natural hiding places for fish, and lush cover for your aquascape.

Our Amazon Swords are nursery-grown and ship established in their own net pots, ensuring a robust root system and reducing transplant shock for a seamless introduction to your tank. Known for its hardiness, this plant is an excellent choice for beginner and experienced aquarists alike.  With proper care, it can grow quite large, making it a perfect plant for creating depth and a natural "jungle" look.

Key Features & Benefits:

 Established Root System: Potted in a net pot with specialized rock wool for enhanced root development and easy planting.

 Stunning Centerpiece: Large, broad green leaves provide instant height, texture, and visual impact.

 Fish-Friendly: Offers excellent cover, shade, and hiding places, reducing stress for shy or territorial fish.

 Natural Water Filter: Helps absorb excess nutrients and nitrates, contributing to a cleaner and healthier ecosystem.

 Versatile Aquascaping: Can be used as a dominant focal point or to create a lush background.

 Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in a wide range of tank conditions, especially with nutrient-rich substrate and strong lighting.

Care Instructions & Specifications:

 Common Name: Amazon Sword

 Scientific Name: Echinodorus sp. (cultivar vary, often E. grisebachii 'Bleherae')

 Origin: South America (Amazon Basin)

 Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

 Growth Rate: Medium to Fast (depending on nutrients and light)

 Placement: Background / Midground Focal Point

 Lighting Requirements: Medium to High

 Substrate: Deep, nutrient-rich (root tabs recommended)

 CO2: Recommended for optimal growth, but not strictly necessary.

 Temperature: 68-82°F (20-28°C)

 pH: 6.5 - 7.5

 Hardiness: Adaptable to soft and moderately hard water.

 Max Height: Can reach up to 20+ inches (50+ cm)

 Pot Size: Standard nursery net pot (approx. 2 inches)

Installation Tip: Gently remove the plant and rock wool from the plastic net pot before planting, or leave it in for easier management (roots will grow through). Ensure the base (crown) of the plant is not buried too deeply to prevent rot. Use root tabs to provide essential nutrients directly to the root zone for explosive growth.