- Showy Foliage
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Medium Light)
- Aquatic Watering Needs, Nutrient-Rich Substrate
- Mature Height 4-20 inches
Originating from the Amazon basin, the Amazon Sword Plant, or Echinodorus bleheri as it is botanically named, is a stunning aquatic plant that is easy to grow and care for. Producing long sword-like green foliage, the Amazon Sword Plant is perfect for putting at the back of a large aquarium and provides great coverage. A hardy and tough oxygenating plant, it is a great first aquatic plant to grow.
Best Locations For Growing Amazon Sword Plant
In the right conditions, the Amazon Sword Plant can grow quite large to an eventual size of 12 x 8 inches; hence a large tank is required to allow the Amazon Sword Plant to fulfill its potential.
Amazon Sword Plant Sunlight Requirements
The Amazon Sword Plant grows best in medium to high levels of light for 10 to 12 hours a day. It can be grown with slightly lower light levels but may not thrive and produce its much-loved bright-green foliage.
Amazon Sword Plant Care
The Amazon Sword Plant requires a deep nutrient-rich substrate to grow well. It is best grown with a water temperature of 68 to 80°F and pH of 6.5-7.5. No supplementary CO2 is necessary. If required, leaves and side shoots can be removed at the base to control its size.
Feeding Amazon Sword Plant
The Amazon Sword Plant does not require feeding as long it is grown in a rich substrate or with fish companions.
Watering Amazon Sword Plant
The Amazon Sword Plant is easy to grow but may struggle in dirty water. A weekly water renewal of 20% is recommended.
Amazon Sword Plant Information
Light Exposure: Medium Light |
Care Requirements: Easy |
Watering Requirements: any type of water hardness and pH levels |
Pet Friendly: No |
Kid Friendly: No |
Air Purifier: Moderate |
Habit: Upright |
Growth Rate: Slow |
Mature Height: 4-20 inches |
Mature Spread: 6-18 inches |
Flowering: No |
Flower Color(s): None |
Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
Fragrant: No |
Foliage Type: |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: Pale to Dark Green |
Temperature: 72° - 82°F (22° - 28°C) |
Humidity: High |
Common Name: Amazon Sword Plant |
Other Name(s): Amazon Sword Plant |
Scientific Name: Aquatic Echinodorus Bleheri |
Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Aqua_Amazon.Sword-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations