Description
The Amazon Sword Plant is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium plants, prized for its large, vibrant green leaves and impressive size. This amphibious rosette plant can grow either partially or fully submerged and may reach up to 20 inches tall under ideal conditions. It makes an excellent focal point in larger aquariums or a lush background plant when grouped with other aquatic plants. For best growth, use a nutrient-rich substrate and supplement with an iron-rich fertilizer.
Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
Placement: Background
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate
Lighting: Moderate to High (2+ watts per gallon, 5,000–7,000K full-spectrum)
pH: 6.5–7.5
Water Hardness: 3–8 dKH
Substrate: Nutrient-rich, loose substrate recommended
Fertilizer: Iron-rich root fertilizer recommended
Propagation: Adventitious plantlets on flower stalks (peduncles)
Maximum Size: Up to 20 inches
