Amazon Sword
Amazon Sword
Amazon Sword is one of the most iconic and universally grown aquarium plants in the world — a South American Echinodorus producing broad, bright green lance-shaped leaves in a full, lush rosette that creates a natural, established centerpiece in any planted aquarium. It has introduced generations of aquarists to the beauty of live plants, and continues to serve as the most reliably grown large background plant in the freshwater hobby.
Care tip: Amazon 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, Amazon Sword is a natural background plant for medium and larger aquariums. A single well-established plant develops into an impressive, full rosette that provides natural shelter and territorial definition for fish. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate are the most effective support — Amazon Sword is a heavy root feeder that develops its most impressive size with consistent root zone nutrition.
This easy plant requires no CO₂ supplementation and grows well 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 large, healthy leaf production. It is one of the most forgiving and adaptable large aquarium plants available — thriving in a wide range of conditions from low-tech community tanks to CO₂-enriched planted aquariums.
In the aquascape, Amazon Sword creates a classic, lush green background rosette whose broad leaves provide natural shelter and visual depth. Its large leaf size and full rosette form make it a natural centerpiece for the background zone of medium and larger aquariums. It pairs beautifully with virtually every other aquarium plant and suits every planted tank style from the most casual to the most sophisticated.
Amazon Sword is a timeless classic of the freshwater aquarium hobby whose reliable beauty, easy care, and universal adaptability make it one of the most recommended and deeply loved aquarium plants in the world. An essential experience for every aquarist.
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 | The classic Amazon Sword — one of the most iconic aquarium plants in the world. Produces broad, bright green lance-shaped leaves in a full, lush rosette that creates a natural, established centerpiece in any planted aquarium. An excellent beginner-friendly background plant that thrives with root tabs and moderate light. |
