Echinodorus Bleheri

Echinodorus Bleheri, commonly known as the Amazon Sword, is a popular aquatic plant favored for its lush, broad leaves and striking presence. It is ideal for creating a dense green backdrop in aquariums, providing excellent cover for fish and contributing to the overall health of the habitat with its substantial root system that helps filter and stabilize the substrate.

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Echinodorus bleheri, commonly known as the Amazon Sword, is one of the most popular and iconic freshwater aquarium plants. Its large, vibrant green leaves create a lush, tropical appearance, making it an excellent centerpiece for medium to large planted aquariums.

This hardy rosette plant is easy to grow and highly adaptable, making it perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. As it matures, Echinodorus bleheri develops broad, arching leaves that provide natural shelter for fish, shrimp, and other aquarium inhabitants. With a nutrient-rich substrate and regular fertilization, it produces impressive foliage and becomes a stunning focal point.

Although CO₂ is not required, supplementation can promote faster growth and larger, healthier leaves.

Care Guide

Difficulty: Easy

Growth Rate: Moderate

Placement: Midground to Background (Centerpiece)

Lighting: Low to Medium (Medium lighting recommended for best growth)

CO₂: Not required, but beneficial for faster growth and larger leaves

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

pH: 6.0–7.8

Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs are highly recommended.

Propagation: Produces plantlets on flower stalks. Once the plantlets develop several leaves and roots, they can be separated and replanted.

Why You'll Love It

• Classic Amazon Sword with broad, lush green leaves
• Excellent centerpiece for medium and large aquariums
• Hardy and beginner-friendly
• Provides shelter for fish, shrimp, and breeding species
• Thrives with or without CO₂
• Easy to propagate from plantlets

Tip: Feed the roots with root tabs every few months to encourage large, healthy leaves. Avoid burying the crown when planting, as this can cause the plant to rot.