Plants
Amazon Sword
Echinodorus grisebachii 'Amazonicus'
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- Care level
- Easy
- Temperament
- Moderate growth
- Adult size
- 30–50cm
- Water
- pH 6.5–7.5 · 22–28 °C
- Origin
- South America
Delivery £10.00 · free on orders over £100 · local options shown at checkout
About this plant
The classic Amazon sword: a bold rosette of long, bright green leaves that makes a natural centrepiece or background plant in medium to large aquariums. Easy and hardy, it grows well in moderate light without CO₂.
Care
Plant in the substrate with the crown (where the leaves meet the roots) just above the surface. Moderate light is plenty and CO₂ is not needed. It feeds mainly through its roots, so a nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs make a big difference. New plants often shed a few leaves while they settle.
Feeding
Push a root fertiliser tab into the substrate near the base every 2–3 months. A liquid fertiliser helps too. CO₂ is optional, not required.
Quick answers
- What water does Amazon Sword need?
- Amazon Sword does best at 22–28 °C with a pH of 6.5–7.5.
- How tall does Amazon Sword grow?
- Amazon Sword grows to about 30–50 cm.
- Is Amazon Sword easy to keep?
- Yes. Amazon Sword is rated easy and suits beginners with a cycled, stable aquarium.
- How much is delivery for Amazon Sword?
- Plant-only orders are £10, or free on orders of £100 or more. Amazon Sword is also 15% off when ordered with fish or shrimp.
Delivery & returns
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