Echinodorus bleheri - Amazon Sword

Few aquarium plants make an impression quite like the Amazon Sword. Its broad, lance-shaped bright-green leaves can reach 50–60cm tall, filling the background of a medium or large aquarium with lush, sweeping growth that instantly gives a tank a full, established feel.

It's a genuinely easy plant to keep — medium light, no CO2 required, and planted directly into the substrate where it feeds through an extensive root system. Root tabs placed near the base make a noticeable difference to growth rate and leaf quality. A single well-fed plant can become very large and impressive over time, becoming a true centrepiece.

Propagation is straightforward: daughter plants form naturally on long flower stems. Leave them attached until they've developed several roots of their own, then detach and replant wherever you need more coverage.

• Position: Background or centrepiece
• Light: Medium — no CO2 required
• Feeding: Root tabs recommended for best growth
• Height: Up to 50–60cm
• Tank size: 100 litres and above
• Origin: South America

Supplied as an established potted plant, ready to plant straight into the substrate.