Amazon sword

Echinodorus amazonicus

Family : Alismataceae

PlantFreshwatersword plant

The Amazon sword is a robust and popular plant, ideal for planted aquariums.

Amazon sword — photo 1 sur 2 — Yercaud-elango · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.01 / 2

Popularity

Easy plant

standard lighting, few requirements

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

South America

Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Description

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.

Habitat

Region :

Freshwater rivers and lakes in the Amazon

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature22–28 °C

pH6.5–7.5

GH3–10 °dGH

KH2–8 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 2 mg/L

CO₂

≤ 30 mg/L

Light

Medium

Care

Difficulty

2/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

50 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Stolons, division

Care notes

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.

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