Mayaca Fluviatilis

Amazon Sword Plant

Specifications:

• Plant Name: Echinodorus species
• Common Name: Amazon Sword Plant
• Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic rosette plant
• Origin: Central and South America
• Height: 30–50 cm (depending on variety and conditions)
• Light Requirement: Low to medium
• CO₂: Not required, but beneficial
• Placement: Midground to background
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Overview:

Amazon Sword Plants are classic and widely loved aquarium plants, known for their broad, vibrant green leaves and strong, upright growth. They are a staple in freshwater aquariums and are especially popular in community tanks.

Their bold leaf shape provides excellent cover for fish and helps create a lush, natural appearance. Amazon Swords work particularly well as statement plants in larger aquariums.

Care and Growth:

Amazon Sword Plants thrive in low to medium lighting and do not require CO₂ injection, making them suitable for low-tech setups. As heavy root feeders, they benefit greatly from a nutrient-rich substrate or the use of root tabs.

Growth is steady once established. Older outer leaves can be trimmed as needed to encourage fresh, healthy growth from the centre of the plant.

Key Features:

• Broad, vibrant green leaves
• Hardy and beginner-friendly
• Excellent cover for fish
• Ideal for midground or background placement
• Classic choice for freshwater aquariums

Plant only. Aquarium and accessories not included.