{"product_id":"amazon-sword-large","title":"Amazon Sword-Large","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic centrepiece plant of the aquarium hobby. The Amazon Sword grows into a bold rosette of broad green leaves that fills the middle and rear of a tank, and it is forgiving enough for a first planted aquarium. This listing is for a large plant, ready to take centre stage straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the Amazon basin of South America, where it grows rooted in nutrient-rich mud along seasonally flooded riverbanks. In the aquarium it does best in a deep, nutrient-rich substrate with room around it; nursery plants are usually grown emersed, so expect the original leaves to be gradually replaced by softer submerged growth after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rosette of lance-shaped, bright to deep green leaves on short stems. Given root food and time it can reach 30–50 cm tall and similar spread, so allow for its adult size rather than the size it arrives at — it will outgrow small tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest planted as a solitary centrepiece in the midground to background of tanks 90 L and up. Give it clear space on all sides; its leaves shade anything planted too close. It suits larger community tanks and is tough enough for many cichlid setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the pot and rockwool, trim any broken roots, and plant so the crown (where leaves meet roots) sits just above the substrate — burying the crown causes rot. Propagates readily from adventitious plantlets that form on long flower stalks; once a plantlet has roots and a few leaves, cut it free and plant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light, CO2 not required (though it responds well to it), and a hearty appetite through the roots — push root tabs under it every few months or use a nutrient substrate. Water of 22–28 °C and pH 6.5–7.5 suits it best, though it tolerates a wide range. Moderate growth once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEchinodorus grisebachii (formerly E. amazonicus \/ E. bleherae)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon Sword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Amazon basin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidground to background (centrepiece)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs or nutrient substrate (heavy root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard (adaptable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlantlets on flower stalks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner and community planted tanks 90 L+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly all community fish, including angelfish and discus, which use the broad leaves for shelter and spawning. Its tough leaves and strong roots also cope with many medium-sized cichlids better than most plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge herbivores such as silver dollars, uaru and big goldfish, and determined diggers like large Central American cichlids, which will shred leaves or uproot the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234104918307,"sku":"AA1315","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/amazon-sword-large.jpg?v=1782729830","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/amazon-sword-large","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}