Amazon sword
Echinodorus amazonicus
Familie : Alismataceae
The Amazon sword is a robust and popular plant, ideal for planted aquariums.
Beschreibung
This plant forms a rosette of lanceolate, bright green leaves, reaching up to 50 cm. It develops a strong root system. Growth is fast under optimal conditions. It produces emergent flower stalks. In aquariums, it requires moderate to high lighting. It can be used as a background plant. It propagates via stolons and crown division.
Lebensraum
Region :
Freshwater rivers and lakes in the Amazon
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Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Amazon sword is easy to grow. Ideal temperature is 22-28°C, pH 6.5-7.5, with moderate to high lighting. CO2 supplementation improves growth. A nutrient-rich substrate is recommended. Minimum tank volume is 100 liters. It tolerates soft to moderately hard water. It is compatible with most fish. Propagation is done by dividing offshoots.