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The Amazon Sword Plant

The Amazon Sword Plant

Amazon Swordplant
Photo Credit : Matthius Lettington
By: Micah B. (aka- October)
 
Common Name: Amazon Sword Plant
 
Latin Name: Echinodorus Amazonicus
 
Origin: Brazil
 
Temperature: 72°-82° F
 
Ease Of Keeping: Intermediate to Easy
 
Lighting: Moderate to Strong
 
Adult Size: Up to 20 inches - 50cm
 
Reproduction Method: Can reproduce by splitting the rhizome
 
Comments: This plants does best in a larger aquarium with a loose substrate. For best results with this plant, an Iron rich fertilizer should be used for best results.
 
This is a highly common plant in the hobby. It is a Rossette plant, with paddle shaped leaves and a wonderful green color.

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