Amazon Sword | SD-2

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: 7282F (2228C)
• Placement: Background
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Lighting: Moderate to High (2+ watts per gallon, 5,0007,000K full-spectrum)
• pH: 6.57.5
• Water Hardness: 38 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