Americanus Sword
Americanus Sword
Americanus Sword is a North American Echinodorus producing large, broad leaves in a full, background-filling rosette similar in appearance to the classic Amazon Sword but with its own botanical identity. Adaptable across a range of water conditions and well suited to community tanks, it provides reliable, easy-growing background structure for planted aquariums where a dependable, classic-looking large sword plant is needed.
Care tip: Americanus Sword is a root feeder that benefits greatly from a nutrient-rich substrate or regular root tabs. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F and pH 6.5–7.5. CO₂ is not required for this variety.
Growing to 16 to 20 inches, Americanus Sword is a natural background plant for medium and larger aquariums. The broad leaves create natural shelter and substantial background coverage. Root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate support the best growth — consistent root feeding produces the largest, healthiest leaves. It adapts readily to a range of water conditions reflecting the broad natural distribution of North American Echinodorus species.
This easy plant requires no CO₂ supplementation and grows under medium lighting. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. Regular root feeding maintains the healthy, full rosette. In community tanks with average water conditions it is one of the most reliably growing and consistently attractive large background plants available.
In the aquascape, Americanus Sword provides classic, full-rosette green background structure well suited to community tanks and planted aquariums of all levels of sophistication. The broad leaves create natural shelter for fish and visual depth in the background zone. It pairs naturally with virtually every other aquarium plant and suits every planted aquarium style from casual to detailed.
Americanus Sword is a dependable, easy-growing, and naturally attractive large background sword for aquarists who want reliable, classic-looking background structure without demanding care. Its broad leaves, easy temperament, and North American botanical identity make it a practical and rewarding background plant for a wide range of aquarium setups.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Placement | Background |
| Max Height | 16–20 inches |
| Light Level | Moderate |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Not Required |
| Origin | South America |
| Notes | A North American sword plant producing large, broad leaves in a full background rosette similar to the classic Amazon Sword. Adaptable across a range of water conditions and well suited to community tanks where easy, reliable background structure is needed without demanding care. |
