• Echinodorus africanus
  • Echinodorus africanus
  • Echinodorus africanus Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus africanus Aquafleur
  • Echinodorus africanus Aquafleur
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Echinodorus africanus

Robust African sword with broad, paddle-shaped leaves

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Quick Facts

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Common name: Uruguay Swordplant

Origin: Cultivated

Position in Aquarium: Mid/background

Grows up to (cm): 40 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Medium pace
Description

Echinodorus africanus is a large, robust sword plant producing broad, paddle-shaped leaves in a rich deep green. The wide, rounded leaf blades give it a bolder, heavier visual presence than many other sword species — it commands attention as a background plant in larger aquariums without relying on colour to do so.

Medium light, no CO2 required, and planted in substrate with root tabs for best results. Echinodorus are heavy root feeders — good substrate nutrition matters more than liquid fertilisation. Growth is reliable and steady once established.

Plant in the background. Daughter plants form on flower stems and can be detached and replanted once they have developed 3–4 leaves and visible roots.
Plant Sizes

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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Echinodorus africanus
Echinodorus africanus Aquafleur
Echinodorus africanus Aquafleur
Echinodorus africanus Aquafleur

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Does it need CO2?

No — Echinodorus grows well without CO2. Root tabs near the roots are far more important than CO2 supplementation.

How do I fertilise it?

Use root tabs placed near the base of the plant. Echinodorus are heavy root feeders — substrate nutrition is more effective than liquid fertiliser.

How large does it get?

A large species — the broad leaves can reach 30–50cm depending on conditions. Background positioning in most aquariums.

How do I propagate it?

Daughter plants form on flower stems above the waterline. Detach once they have 3–4 leaves and visible roots, then replant.

Where should I position it?

Background in most aquariums — the broad, wide leaves need space to display properly.