Amazon Sword (grisebachii)
Amazon Sword (grisebachii)
Echinodorus grisebachii is a popular and widely grown Amazon Sword variant producing clean, broad lance-shaped leaves in a healthy, full rosette — one of the most dependable and consistently attractive Amazon Sword species for large aquarium backgrounds. Its reliable performance across a range of conditions has made it a staple of the planted aquarium hobby for many decades.
Care tip: Amazon Sword (grisebachii) 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 20 to 24 inches, grisebachii is a large background plant for medium and larger aquariums. The broad, clean leaves create substantial background coverage and natural shelter for fish. Root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate produce the largest, healthiest leaves and the most impressive full rosette. Regular root feeding makes the most significant difference to growth quality in this root-dependent 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. Its exceptional adaptability and genuine ease of care reflect the practical virtues that have made the grisebachii Amazon Sword such a lasting hobbyist favorite across many generations of planted aquarium keeping.
In the aquascape, Echinodorus grisebachii creates a large, lush, and reliably beautiful background centerpiece whose full rosette and broad leaves provide visual depth and natural shelter. In larger aquariums its substantial size creates genuine impressiveness. As a reliable, no-fuss background plant it is suitable for everything from beginner community setups to sophisticated planted aquascapes.
Echinodorus grisebachii is a classic, dependable, and naturally beautiful Amazon Sword for large aquariums. Its reliable performance, easy care, and impressive mature size make it one of the most trusted and consistently rewarding large background plants in the freshwater hobby.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Placement | Background |
| Max Height | 20–24 inches |
| Light Level | Moderate |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Not Required |
| Origin | Amazon Basin |
| Notes | A popular Amazon Sword variant with clean, broadly lance-shaped green leaves well suited to large aquariums where its full rosette can develop freely. One of the most adaptable and reliably healthy sword plants — a trusted background specimen for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. |
