Amazon Sword Plant
Common name: Amazon Sword Plant
Scientific name: Echinodorus amazonicus
Care Level: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate
Placement: Background
Temperature: 72-82° F
Alkalinity: dKH 3-8
pH range: pH 6.5-7.5
Propagation: Peduncles
Max. Size: 1′ 8″
Color Form: Green
Supplements: Iron Rich Fertilizer
Origin: Farm Raised
Family: Alismataceae
The Amazon Sword Plant is a very popular plant with many hobbyists. It has numerous long pointed leaves that grow on short stems. The plants color will display several shades of light and dark greens.
With the right water conditions this plant can get up to 20 inches tall. To reach it’s full beauty, iron rich fertilizer and a loose substrate must be provided.
