| Amazon Sword | Return to Aquarium page |
| Scientific Name | Echinodorus bleheri |
| Common Name | Amazon Sword |
| Origin | South America |
| Mature Height | Medium to tall |
| Coloration | Green |
| Placement | Centerpiece |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Lighting | 2.0 - 5.0 watts/gallon |
| Temperature | 64 - 83°F |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Hardness | 3 - 25 dGH |
| Propagation | Side shoots and rhizome |
| Notes | Contrary to the notes above, I've not had much luck with the Amazon Sword. It was the first plant I bought, and while it's still alive almost a year later, it has shown almost no growth at all. I've recently moved it to a different location in the tank and cut away some of the less healthy leaves, so I'm hoping to see some improvements soon. |
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