Amazon sword
Echinodorus bleheri
PlantFreshwater
The leaves are elongated, bright green, up to 50 cm long. The plant develops a strong root system. It produces flower stalks that bear plantlets. Growth is fast under favorable conditions. It can be used as a background or solitary plant. Older leaves yellow and should be removed. It tolerates a wide range of parameters.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28 |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| GH | 5–15 |
| KH | 3–8 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.5 |
Care
Difficulty1/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank100 L
Min. group1
Adult size50 cm
Lifespan5 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15. Moderate to high lighting (0.7 W/L) is beneficial. A nutrient-rich substrate is essential, with root tabs. CO2 addition is not mandatory but improves growth. Requires a large tank (minimum 100 L) due to its size. Compatible with all peaceful fish. Prune damaged leaves at the base.