Information About Amazon Sword

An Amazon Sword makes a great background plant. When planted alone, it can be an eye-catching centerpiece plant. Its lush green leaves will really stand out especially against a black background. When planted with others of its kind, an Amazon Sword Plant can create a thick green “forest-like” effect.

How tall do Amazon swords grow?
Is Amazon sword easy to grow?
Where is Amazon sword from?
Do Amazon swords spread?
How long do Amazon swords live?
Can Amazon swords grow in low light?
How many hours of light do Amazon swords need?
How do I keep my Amazon sword healthy?
Is Amazon sword good for Betta?
How do I identify my Amazon sword?
Can you cut and replant Amazon sword?

How tall do Amazon swords grow?

The Amazon Sword Plant, Echinodorus amazonicus, is a Rosette plant that is very popular with aquarium hobbyists. They are capable of reaching approximately 20 inches in height under proper water conditions.

Is Amazon sword easy to grow?

The Amazon sword is easy to care for, and will thrive in most home aquariums. It should be planted in a loose substrate, with a small grain gravel or speciality planting substrate being the best choices. It will also root in a sand substrate but requires more care when it is first planted.

Where is Amazon sword from?

Echinodorus, commonly known as burhead or Amazon sword, is a genus of plants in the family Alismataceae, native to the Western Hemisphere from the central United States to Argentina.

Do Amazon swords spread?

Trim the plant to control growth.

Amazon Sword plants can grow to be up to 20 inches in height, and will grow long running stalks that spread into new plants.

How long do Amazon swords live?

The average lifespan of an Amazon Sword plant is 1.5 – 3 years.

Can Amazon swords grow in low light?

Amazon swords do better with intense lighting, but they will survive with moderate to low lights. I would suggest not going under moderate and placing them in a tank that doesn't have floating plants to block out their light.

How many hours of light do Amazon swords need?

Tank pH should range between 6.5-7.5, while temperatures should range between 72 degrees F. and 82 degrees F. (22-28 C.). Amazon Sword plants will also require at least 10 hours of bright light each day.

How do I keep my Amazon sword healthy?

Amazon Sword Plant Care Pretty Easy

Aquarium pH: 6.5 – 7.5, and some suggest that pH as low as 6.0 is acceptable.
Water Temperature: Tropical fish range, 72 – 82 Degrees Fahrenheit.
Lighting: Moderate to strong, and for between 10 – 12 hours per day.

Is Amazon sword good for Betta?

The broad leaves of the Amazon Sword make it a favorite among Betta fish. ... First, the Amazon Sword can grow quite large; as tall as 3 feet, depending on the species. As a result, it probably isn't the best choice for a five gallon tank. These plants are better suited to Betta tanks at least 10 gallons in size or larger.

How do I identify my Amazon sword?

They get their name from the uniquely-shaped leaves that resemble sword blades. Leaves start to widen out near the base, reaching maximum thickness near the middle and narrowing down again towards the top of the leaf. In good water conditions, you should expect your plant to be a slightly dark green color.

Can you cut and replant Amazon sword?

Because they're not in the substrate, they're not getting any nutrients from their roots. So it's pretty much best to just cut those off, and plant them down into your substrate.