Brazilian Sword (Terrarium)
Brazilian Sword (Terrarium)
Brazilian Sword in its terrarium form is an emersed-grown Echinodorus producing broad, lance-shaped leaves suited for display in humid terrarium and paludarium environments. The large, healthy leaves and the robust growth habit of Echinodorus in emersed conditions create a naturalistic, tropical foliage accent of considerable visual presence in aquatic terrarium compositions.
Care note: Brazilian Sword (Terrarium) is best grown in emersed or terrarium conditions with consistent humidity rather than fully submerged. Maintain temperatures of 70–82°F and a humid environment for healthy, vibrant growth.
In terrarium and paludarium use, emersed Echinodorus grows with noticeably larger, more substantial leaves than the same plants growing submerged. The broad, lance-shaped leaves create bold, tropical foliage structure in the emersed zone of paludariums. Nutrient-rich, moist substrate supports the most vigorous, impressive emersed growth.
This easy plant grows in low to moderate lighting without CO₂ supplementation. Temperatures between 70 and 82°F and a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. The emersed form is generally more vigorous and faster-growing than submerged growth. Regular fertilization supports the production of increasingly large, impressive emersed leaves.
In the paludarium and terrarium, Brazilian Sword provides bold, broad-leaved tropical foliage in the emersed zone that complements aquatic plants below the waterline. The large, healthy emersed leaves create a genuinely tropical atmosphere and pair naturally with other emersed aquatic plants in the humid zones of paludarium compositions.
Brazilian Sword in terrarium form is a practical and visually effective emersed foliage plant for paludarium aquarists who want bold, tropical broad-leaf character in the emersed sections of their aquatic terrarium environments. Its easy care and impressive emersed leaf size make it a practical and naturally attractive paludarium accent.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Placement | Terrarium |
| Max Height | 8–16 inches |
| Light Level | Low to Moderate |
| Temperature | 70–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Not Required |
| Origin | South America |
| Notes | An emersed-grown Echinodorus producing broad, lance-shaped leaves suited for terrarium displays. Hardy and adaptable in humid emersed conditions. Provides a naturalistic tropical foliage accent for aquatic terrariums and paludariums. |
