Echinodorus grisebachii

Echinodorus grisebachii

Specifications:

• Plant Name: Echinodorus grisebachii
• Common Name: Amazon Sword Plant
• Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic rosette plant
• Origin: South America
• Height: 30–50 cm
• Light Requirement: Low to medium
• CO₂: Not required, but beneficial
• Placement: Midground to background
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Overview:

Echinodorus grisebachii is one of the classic Amazon Sword species, valued for its long, lance-shaped green leaves and strong, upright growth habit. It creates a lush, natural focal point in freshwater aquariums.

This species is widely used in community tanks due to its durability and ability to provide shelter for fish. Its clean, traditional sword-plant appearance makes it suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists.

Care and Growth:

Echinodorus grisebachii thrives in low to medium lighting and does not require CO₂ injection, making it ideal for low-tech aquariums. As a heavy root feeder, it benefits greatly from a nutrient-rich substrate or the addition of root tabs.

Growth is steady once established. Older outer leaves can be trimmed as needed to maintain shape and encourage healthy new growth from the centre of the plant.

Key Features:

• Classic Amazon Sword appearance
• Long, elegant green leaves
• Hardy and beginner-friendly
• Excellent cover for fish
• Ideal for midground or background placement

Plant only. Aquarium and accessories not included.