Amazon Sword

 Quick Care Facts

• Care Level: Moderate   • Lighting:Medium   • Maximum Size: 24"
• Placement: Background   • Water Conditions: 72-82° F, pH 6.5-7.5, KH 3-8
• Propagation: Peduncles   • Color Forms: Green
Supplements: Iron-Rich Fertilizer
• Origin: Amazon   • Family: Alismataceae

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Amazon Swords are a very popular plant species within the aquarium hobby due to their stunning appearance and ready availability. Even though this plant species is found in most every pet store, they do require a moderate amount of care and are not suitable for aquariums with low lighting and without nutrient supplementation.

They will need to be provided with at least 2 watts per gallon of full spectrum lighting with a Kelvin rating between 5000 and 7000K. They should also be provided iron and potassium supplements along with warm water temperatures between 70° and 82° F

This is an ideal plant for those new to keeping planted aquariums, as it can tolerate a variety of water conditions and can thrive under a variety of conditions. Amazon Sword is also popular with hobbyists experienced with keeping live plants due to its brilliant coloration, unique leaf pattern and diverse planting options.

The Amazon Sword Plant has short rhizomes, numerous lance shaped leaves that are pale to dark green with sharply pointed tips, and fairly short stems. It is an amphibious plant that will grow either partially or fully submersed.

Amazon Swords are best cultivated in larger aquariums that can support the Amazon Swords 20 plus inch height and 12 to 16 leaf spread. When used in groups of plants, they can create an interesting background when placed behind other aquarium plants.