Description

Echinodorus Amazonicus also know as Amazon Sword Narrow Leaf is native to South America. It is a very common plant in the aquarium. It likes softer more acidic conditions. It can easily reach heights of up to 50cm, producing many leaves. The leaf of this plant is thinner than that of the Bleheri Sword. This plant is not demanding and looks great in a tank as a nice centre piece. Propagation arises from new plants forming along a stem of a mature plant. Loves CO2 but not necessary.

Size when ordering: Approx. 10cm

Echinodorus Amazonicus;

• Family: Alismataceae

• Origin: South America

• pH: 5.5 – 8

• Temperature: 20 – 30° C

• Height: 10 cm – 50 cm

• Lighting: Moderate to High