{"title":"Echinodorus (Sword Plants)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSword plants are suitable for background planting due to their larger size. They are robust and can thrive without CO₂ supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amazon-md-echinodorus-bleheri","title":"Amazon Sword (Echinodorus bleheri)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmazon Sword is one of the most common background plants in the aquarium hobby, and for good reason — it's beautiful, forgiving, and grows fast. This retail-size potted plant has short stems bearing long, ovoid leaves in dark to bright green with prominent veins, and it will fill out a background quickly under almost any lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus bleheri is native to South American rivers and floodplains, where it grows as a heavy root feeder in nutrient-rich substrate. In the aquarium it grows in a rosette, sending up new leaves from the crown, and given a large enough tank it can eventually reach up to 20 inches — making it a centerpiece plant as much as a background one. Grown emersed, it produces small white flowers above the waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the plant from its pot and rinse the cotton or rockwool away from the roots before planting into a nutrient-rich substrate. Amazon Sword is a heavy root feeder, so root tabs or a quality aqua soil make a real difference in growth and leaf size. Prune older, yellowing leaves at the base to keep the plant healthy and to stop it from shading out neighboring plants. New plants propagate naturally from side shoots (adventitious shoots) that form along the leaf stems — trim these off once they've developed a few roots and replant them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA note on \"melting\":\u003c\/b\u003e Like most Amazon Swords and Cryptocoryne species, this plant is farm-grown emersed (above water). When you first submerge it, don't be alarmed if the original leaves die back over the first few weeks — this is called melting, and it's a normal part of the transition, not a sign the plant is failing. Emersed leaves are built for air and only have stomata on their underside; once submerged, the plant sheds them in favor of new underwater leaves with stomata on both sides, better suited to absorbing CO2 from the water. New submersed growth typically appears within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon Sword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eEchinodorus bleheri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlismataceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRooted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Required — helps growth speed but not necessary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequires Aqua Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial — heavy root feeder, grows best with nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium (40–80 PAR); tolerates most lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–11\" as sold (retail potted size); up to 20\" at maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH 6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePropagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim rooted side shoots (adventitious shoots) and replant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Amazon River basin floodplains)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso sold as a larger Mother Plant size for an instant centerpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes Amazon Sword need CO2?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It grows well without it, but CO2 injection will speed up growth if you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt ships at 8–11 inches, but in a large tank with rich substrate it can reach up to 20 inches — plan for a background or centerpiece spot with room to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy do the leaves melt after I plant it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat's the normal emersed-to-submersed transition — see the note above. New underwater leaves will replace them within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it grow emersed?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Grown emersed (leaves above the waterline), it will even produce small white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Potted Reg.","offer_id":43448166088928,"sku":"1015","price":8.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8501\/5264\/products\/echinodorus-bleheri-amazon-sword-30604282527944_800x533_c64c0976-331b-4d2b-9c62-9f3ad9507a0e.jpg?v=1664023721"},{"product_id":"echinodorus-red-rubin","title":"Echinodorus Red Rubin","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Rubin Sword is a bold, colorful plant with short stems and large ovoid leaves showing hardy yellow veins and a subtle wavy texture — a good background accent. Color ranges from red, purple, and gold to green depending on conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Aqua Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required, but recommended — heavy root feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRooted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (approx. 30-60 PAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid cultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitive to copper — avoid tanks treated with copper-based medications. Can grow quite large; prune regularly so its leaves don't shade out neighboring plants.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove from the pot and root wool before planting into a nutrient-rich substrate. Propagates via side shoots off the leaves — remove and replant, or discard to control spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on \"melting\": Like most Amazon Swords and Cryptocoryne species, this plant is farm-grown emersed (above water). When you first submerge it, don't be alarmed if the original leaves die back over the first few weeks — this is called melting, and it's a normal part of the transition, not a sign the plant is failing. Emersed leaves are built for air and only have stomata on their underside; once submerged, the plant sheds them in favor of new underwater leaves with stomata on both sides, better suited to absorbing CO2 from the water. New submersed growth typically appears within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43448170774752,"sku":"10207","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8501\/5264\/products\/echinodorus-red-rubin-33151940296904_835x557_ad90d046-f91b-4a43-85ac-4ef65a93309a.jpg?v=1664023822"},{"product_id":"echinodorus-yellow-sun","title":"Echinodorus Yellow Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus Yellow Sun is a hybridized Amazon Sword that grows quite large — suitable for larger tanks. It displays a yellow-green color with brownish patina or speckling throughout, with new leaves emerging pale red before changing color as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional (recommended for best color)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Aqua Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended — heavy root feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRooted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to High (approx. 50-100 PAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (hybrid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim any damaged or imperfect leaves to promote new growth. Propagates on its own over time, dividing at the base to be separated and replanted.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove from the pot and root wool before planting into a nutrient-rich substrate; heavy root feeder, supplement with root tabs as it grows larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on \"melting\": Like most Amazon Swords and Cryptocoryne species, this plant is farm-grown emersed (above water). When you first submerge it, don't be alarmed if the original leaves die back over the first few weeks — this is called melting, and it's a normal part of the transition, not a sign the plant is failing. Emersed leaves are built for air and only have stomata on their underside; once submerged, the plant sheds them in favor of new underwater leaves with stomata on both sides, better suited to absorbing CO2 from the water. 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It stays compact for an Echinodorus, forming a rosette of bright green, oblong leaves that add subtle color and texture to the foreground of an aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Required (recommended for faster growth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Aqua Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required, but recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRooted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground to midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (approx. 30-60 PAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Brazil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron deficiency can cause yellow, droopy leaves — a supplement may help if this occurs. Note: correcting two errors found on this listing — the prior description referred to it as a \"stem plant,\" but Echinodorus are rosette plants, not stem plants; and Origin was listed as \"Central America\" rather than South America, where the Xingu River is located.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove from the pot and root wool before planting into a nutrient-rich substrate. Propagates via runners, which can be trimmed and replanted; prune regularly to control spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on \"melting\": Like most Amazon Swords and Cryptocoryne species, this plant is farm-grown emersed (above water). When you first submerge it, don't be alarmed if the original leaves die back over the first few weeks — this is called melting, and it's a normal part of the transition, not a sign the plant is failing. Emersed leaves are built for air and only have stomata on their underside; once submerged, the plant sheds them in favor of new underwater leaves with stomata on both sides, better suited to absorbing CO2 from the water. New submersed growth typically appears within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43448171069664,"sku":"10206","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8501\/5264\/products\/echinodorus-xinguensis-30574786379976_800x533_06a399aa-9929-4120-a6f3-0bd6ff928c99.jpg?v=1664023830"},{"product_id":"red-flame-sword-lg-echinodorus-red-flame","title":"Red Flame Sword (Echinodorus 'Red Flame')","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus 'Red Flame' is a hybrid of Echinodorus schlueteri 'Leopard' and Echinodorus barthii, and one of the easiest red-colored sword plants to grow in the aquarium. 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Emersed leaves are built for air and only have stomata on their underside; once submerged, the plant sheds them in favor of new underwater leaves with stomata on both sides, better suited to absorbing CO2 from the water. New submersed growth typically appears within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44009323430112,"sku":"11953","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8501\/5264\/products\/helanthium-quadricostatus-echinodorus-30519072686280_786x525_77b2b97f-2c3a-4f29-b390-f8c403a6d720.jpg?v=1683845055"},{"product_id":"ozelot-sword-mother-pot","title":"Echinodorus 'Ozelot' — Mother Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus 'Ozelot' is an excellent sword plant hybrid — a cross between Echinodorus schluteri 'Leopard' and Echinodorus 'Barthii' — displaying red new leaves with dark spotting reminiscent of an ocelot's coat. 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Sold as Tissue Culture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse tissue culture gel off before planting. Separate into small portions and plant each about an inch apart, halfway into the substrate. After several weeks the plant sends out runners to fill in a lush foreground carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on \"melting\": Like most Amazon Swords and Cryptocoryne species, this plant is farm-grown emersed (above water). When you first submerge it, don't be alarmed if the original leaves die back over the first few weeks — this is called melting, and it's a normal part of the transition, not a sign the plant is failing. Emersed leaves are built for air and only have stomata on their underside; once submerged, the plant sheds them in favor of new underwater leaves with stomata on both sides, better suited to absorbing CO2 from the water. New submersed growth typically appears within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44369102766304,"sku":"518402250416","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8501\/5264\/files\/EchinodorusTennellus_Micro_AFTissueCulture-2_500x_eb530c5b-5faa-4f19-aa23-6d855bc3ca35.jpg?v=1700254577"},{"product_id":"dwarf-amazon-sword-compacta","title":"Dwarf Amazon Sword Compacta","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Amazon Sword Compacta is a compact cultivar of the classic Amazon Sword, growing as a tidy rosette that stays smaller than the standard species — a good fit for foreground-to-midground placement in smaller tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Required (recommended for faster growth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Aqua Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required, but recommended — heavy root feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRooted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Medium (approx. 20-50 PAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy root feeder — supplement with root tabs in inert substrates like sand or gravel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove from the pot and root wool before planting into quality substrate. Propagate by separating and replanting new plantlets from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on \"melting\": Like most Amazon Swords and Cryptocoryne species, this plant is farm-grown emersed (above water). When you first submerge it, don't be alarmed if the original leaves die back over the first few weeks — this is called melting, and it's a normal part of the transition, not a sign the plant is failing. Emersed leaves are built for air and only have stomata on their underside; once submerged, the plant sheds them in favor of new underwater leaves with stomata on both sides, better suited to absorbing CO2 from the water. New submersed growth typically appears within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44566570762464,"sku":"","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"echinodorus-hadi-red-pearl","title":"Echinodorus Hadi Red Pearl","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus Hadi Red Pearl is a rare type of Amazon Sword with green leaves marked throughout with red. Like most swords, it should be planted directly into the substrate, and new leaves can grow up above the waterline. Overall an easy, undemanding plant well suited to larger tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Aqua Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required, but recommended — heavy root feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRooted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow (approx. 20-40 PAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNote: correcting a data error found on this listing, which had this species mislabeled as native to South Africa — Echinodorus is exclusively a New World (Americas) genus.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove from the pot and root wool before planting into a nutrient-rich substrate; heavy root feeder, supplement with root tabs if using an inert substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on \"melting\": Like most Amazon Swords and Cryptocoryne species, this plant is farm-grown emersed (above water). When you first submerge it, don't be alarmed if the original leaves die back over the first few weeks — this is called melting, and it's a normal part of the transition, not a sign the plant is failing. Emersed leaves are built for air and only have stomata on their underside; once submerged, the plant sheds them in favor of new underwater leaves with stomata on both sides, better suited to absorbing CO2 from the water. New submersed growth typically appears within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45015401955552,"sku":"PLA15113","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8501\/5264\/files\/echinodorus-hadi-red-pearl-30601894789320_654x436_7f64dd56-3071-4786-a01b-6e49c961dd14.jpg?v=1711054032"},{"product_id":"spathiphyllum-wallishi-peace-lily","title":"Spathiphyllum Wallishi - Peace Lily Brazil sword","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy-Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-High\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil \/ Substrate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining potting mix, kept evenly moist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrestrial Flowering Perennial (not aquatic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by pot size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrarium or houseplant pot — not for submersion in an aquarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Americas (Spathiphyllum genus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOther\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlag:\u003c\/strong\u003e the listing title combines \"Peace Lily\" (Spathiphyllum) with \"Brazil sword,\" which is typically an Echinodorus (Amazon Sword) name — this looks like a naming mix-up in the original listing. Content below covers Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily) only; recommend confirming the actual plant before finalizing the title.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peace lilies are terrestrial and should not be submerged in an aquarium. Keep the soil evenly moist but well-draining, and provide medium indirect light for best flowering. 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Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the spring\/summer growing season. Prefers 60-75°F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePteris ensiformis\u003c\/em\u003e (sword brake fern) thrives in humid, shaded conditions that mimic its native tropical understory habitat. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and provide bright indirect light — direct sun will scorch the delicate fronds. 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When you first submerge it, don't be alarmed if the original leaves die back over the first few weeks — this is called melting, and it's a normal part of the transition, not a sign the plant is failing. Emersed leaves are built for air and only have stomata on their underside; once submerged, the plant sheds them in favor of new underwater leaves with stomata on both sides, better suited to absorbing CO2 from the water. 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It's sold either as an instant background centerpiece for a large tank or as a source plant for hobbyists who want to propagate their own side-shoot cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus bleheri is native to South American rivers and floodplains, where it grows as a heavy root feeder in nutrient-rich substrate. A Mother Plant has already reached its full rosette size — long, ovoid, dark-to-bright-green leaves with prominent veins radiating from a mature crown — rather than the smaller young plant sold in a standard pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant into a nutrient-rich substrate with plenty of room for the root system — Mother Plants are heavy root feeders and benefit from root tabs or a quality aqua soil. Because of its size, give it a dedicated background spot in a larger tank. Mother Plants regularly send out side shoots (adventitious shoots) along the leaf stems; once a shoot has developed a few roots of its own, trim it free and replant it as a new, independent plant. This is the easiest way to build out a planted tank with Amazon Swords without buying more mother stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA note on \"melting\":\u003c\/b\u003e Like most Amazon Swords and Cryptocoryne species, this plant is farm-grown emersed (above water). If it was recently grown out above water, don't be alarmed if some older leaves die back after submersion — this is called melting, and it's a normal transition, not a sign the plant is failing. Emersed leaves are built for air and only have stomata on their underside; once submerged, the plant shifts to new underwater leaves with stomata on both sides, better suited to absorbing CO2 from the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon Sword — Mother Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ci\u003eEchinodorus bleheri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlismataceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRooted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCO2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Required — helps growth speed but not necessary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequires Aqua Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeneficial — heavy root feeder, grows best with nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium (40–80 PAR); tolerates most lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 20\" — full mature specimen size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground \/ centerpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH 6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePropagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim rooted side shoots (adventitious shoots) and replant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Amazon River basin floodplains)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso sold at standard retail potted size — see our regular Amazon Sword listing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the regular potted Amazon Sword?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fully mature specimen already grown out to its larger size — an instant centerpiece rather than a young plant you grow out yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I propagate more plants from this?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Mother plants regularly send off side shoots that can be trimmed and replanted as new, individual plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it need different care than the standard size?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame care requirements as the regular Amazon Sword — it just needs more room and a nutrient-rich substrate to support its larger size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53887146295520,"sku":"1017","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8501\/5264\/products\/echinodorus-bleheri-amazon-sword-30604282527944_800x533_c64c0976-331b-4d2b-9c62-9f3ad9507a0e.jpg?v=1664023721"},{"product_id":"helanthium-tenellus-echinodorus-tenellus-tissue-culture","title":"Helanthium Tenellus (Echinodorus Tenellus) — Tissue Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrown in-vitro in a sterile lab, this Tissue Culture cup of Helanthium (Echinodorus) Tenellus — also called Dwarf Chain Sword — arrives free of pests, algae, and snails. This grass-like carpeting plant spreads by runners and, once established, forms a dense green foreground lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional (recommended for compact carpet growth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Aqua Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRooted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to High (approx. 50-90 PAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso available Potted. Can also work as a short background plant in nano tanks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse tissue culture gel off, then separate into small clumps and plant with tweezers a couple inches apart to let runners fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on \"melting\": Like most Amazon Swords and Cryptocoryne species, this plant is farm-grown emersed (above water). When you first submerge it, don't be alarmed if the original leaves die back over the first few weeks — this is called melting, and it's a normal part of the transition, not a sign the plant is failing. Emersed leaves are built for air and only have stomata on their underside; once submerged, the plant sheds them in favor of new underwater leaves with stomata on both sides, better suited to absorbing CO2 from the water. New submersed growth typically appears within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53887455625440,"sku":"10802TC","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8501\/5264\/files\/echinodorus-helanthium-tenellus-tissue-culture-30564521214152_786x524_3e476261-a980-404b-8744-e69160f8822d.jpg?v=1726155545"},{"product_id":"helanthium-vesuvius-echinodorus-vesuvius-potted","title":"Helanthium Vesuvius (Echinodorus Vesuvius) — Potted","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis potted format of Helanthium Vesuvius (formerly Echinodorus Vesuvius) arrives rooted and ready to plant. Bright green leaves grow in a distinctive curling, corkscrew pattern, and this hardy carpeting sword propagates readily via runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires Aqua Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended — heavy root feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRooted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground to midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to Medium (approx. 20-50 PAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCultivated variety (Echinodorus\/Helanthium lineage), South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso available as a Bunch. Nutrient-rich substrate speeds up runner production.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove pot and root wool before planting into nutrient-rich substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on \"melting\": Like most Amazon Swords and Cryptocoryne species, this plant is farm-grown emersed (above water). When you first submerge it, don't be alarmed if the original leaves die back over the first few weeks — this is called melting, and it's a normal part of the transition, not a sign the plant is failing. Emersed leaves are built for air and only have stomata on their underside; once submerged, the plant sheds them in favor of new underwater leaves with stomata on both sides, better suited to absorbing CO2 from the water. New submersed growth typically appears within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53887455887584,"sku":"11998P","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8501\/5264\/products\/Echinodorus_vesuvius_by_Aldian_Prakoso_-_crop_1024x1024_9c05a97f-5baf-4989-85b0-e9024f222a31.jpg?v=1685243156"},{"product_id":"echinodorus-uruguayensis-variegated","title":"Echinodorus Uruguayensis Variegated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus Uruguayensis Variegated is an aquatic plant and this variation displays variegated pattern leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUruguayensis Variegated should be planted directly into a quality aquarium substrate. When using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einert\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esubstrates\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as sand or gravel, it is important to supplement the plants with root tabs as Echinodorus are heavy root feeders. Overall, this aquatic plant is easy, undemanding and very suitable for larger planted aquariums. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEchinodorus is a very hardy species of aquatic plants. Most Echinodorus require nutrient-dense soil to thrive as they are heavy root feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEchinodorus grow fairly large and are more suitable for larger planted aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDo not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease be sure to remove this plant from its pot. Remove the cotton surrounding the roots and plant into a quality substrate. For instructions on how to properly prep \"potted\" aquarium plants, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buceplant.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-prep-potted-and-lead-bunch-aquatic-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily Name: Alismaaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: South America \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 4-12”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 5-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Moderate \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCo2: Not Required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation: Separate new plantlets from the root\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth rate: Fast \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NATURE AQUARIUMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54927097823456,"sku":"15992","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8501\/5264\/files\/echinodorus-uruguayensis-variegated-32220240314568.jpg?v=1789559558"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/8501\/5264\/collections\/echinodorus-bleheri-amazon-sword-30604282527944_800x533_c64c0976-331b-4d2b-9c62-9f3ad9507a0e.jpg?v=1739712230","url":"https:\/\/natureaquariums.com\/collections\/echinodorus-sword-plants.oembed?page=4","provider":"Nature Aquariums USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}