Salvinia natans is an easy floating plant that gently shades your aquarium, helping reduce the intensity of bright LED lighting. Ideal for tanks where the light feels a little too strong.
Give your plants everything they need to grow well without pressurised CO2. Neutro Combo is a top seller for low-tech tanks, helping plants stay healthy, grow steadily and compete naturally with algae.
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Common name: Amazon Sword
Origin: South America
Position in Aquarium: Background
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Growth rate: Medium pace
Amazon Sword plant (Echinodorus bleheri) is one of the most popular and widely used aquarium plants, perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. Known for its large size and lush green leaves, this easy-to-grow plant can reach up to 50–60 cm in height, making it an excellent focal point in planted aquariums.
This hardy and low-maintenance aquarium plant thrives in a wide range of water conditions and requires minimal care, making it ideal for beginner setups. In larger tanks, it works best when placed in the background behind rocks or decorations to create a natural aquascape.
In aquariums with CO2 injection, the Amazon Sword plant grows faster and produces new leaves more rapidly. You may even notice small oxygen bubbles forming on the leaves, a clear sign of healthy growth.
Each plant is natural and unique, so slight variations in size and shape can occur, adding to the authenticity and beauty of your aquarium.
You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
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Yes, the Amazon Sword aquarium plant is ideal for beginners. It is hardy, easy to grow, and adapts well to different water conditions.
No, the Amazon Sword plant can grow well without CO2. However, adding CO2 can boost growth and result in faster, healthier leaf development.
The Amazon Sword plant can grow up to 50–60 cm tall, making it one of the larger aquarium plants and perfect as a background or focal point.
Due to its size, the Amazon Sword plant is best placed in the background of the aquarium or as a central focal point in larger tanks.
Slow growth may be due to low nutrients, poor lighting, or lack of root fertilization. Using root tabs or aquarium fertilizer can significantly improve growth.
