Echinodorus grisebachii Bleher

Echinodorus grisebachii ‘Bleherae’

Specifications:

• Plant Name: Echinodorus grisebachii ‘Bleherae’
• Common Name: Bleher’s Amazon Sword
• Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic rosette plant
• Origin: South America
• Height: 40–60 cm
• Light Requirement: Low to medium
• CO₂: Not required, but beneficial
• Placement: Background
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Overview:

Echinodorus grisebachii ‘Bleherae’, commonly known as Bleher’s Amazon Sword, is one of the most iconic and widely kept sword plants in the aquarium hobby. It is prized for its long, arching green leaves and impressive size, creating a lush, natural focal point.

This plant is especially popular in larger community aquariums, where it provides excellent shelter for fish and helps establish a classic Amazon-style layout.

Care and Growth:

Bleher’s Amazon Sword thrives in low to medium lighting and does not require CO₂ injection, making it suitable for low-tech setups. As a heavy root feeder, it benefits greatly from a nutrient-rich substrate or the regular use of root tabs.

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

Key Features:

• Large, arching leaves with classic Amazon Sword form
• Excellent background plant for larger aquariums
• Hardy and beginner-friendly
• Provides shelter and cover for fish
• Ideal for South American-style aquascapes

Plant only. Aquarium and accessories not included.