{"product_id":"assorted-sword-in-large-terracotta-pots","title":"Assorted Sword In Large Terracotta Pots","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Assorted Swords in large terracotta pots are big, established Echinodorus rosettes ready to serve as an instant centrepiece. Bold and leafy, they are hungry root feeders that grow into a lush green anchor for the mid to background. A dependable, forgiving choice for community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus swords come from the marshes, streams and seasonally flooded plains of the Americas, where they grow emersed for part of the year and submerged when the waters rise. In the aquarium they thrive rooted in a deep, nutrient-rich substrate that recreates that soft, fertile ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthy sword throws a rosette of broad, ribbed lance-shaped leaves in fresh to deep green, radiating from a central crown. Mature plants commonly reach 25–50 cm tall and spread widely. Supplied here as large potted specimens, these are already substantial and will hold their presence from day one while settling their roots into your substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA midground to background feature plant, best given room as a single specimen or a loose group in larger tanks. Plant in the substrate with the crown just above the surface so it doesn't rot, and allow space for the broad leaves to fan out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the terracotta pot and rockwool, rinse the roots and plant the crown in the substrate; tuck a root tab or two beneath it. Swords propagate by adventitious plantlets on flower or runner stalks, which can be separated and replanted once they have roots and a few leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light and no CO2 required, at 22–28 °C. These are heavy root feeders, so root tabs and a nutrient substrate matter far more than liquid dosing; pale or holed leaves usually signal a hungry root zone. Growth is moderate, and older outer leaves can be trimmed at the base as they age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEchinodorus spp. (assorted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmazon Sword, Assorted Sword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral \u0026amp; South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–50 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 \/ Background\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (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\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdventitious plantlets on runners\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\u003eCommunity tanks, beginners, centrepiece planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent with peaceful community fish, tetras, rasboras, gouramis, corydoras, shrimp and snails, all of which leave the tough leaves alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge digging or herbivorous fish – big goldfish, silver dollars, uaru and many large cichlids – will uproot or eat them. Persistent uprooting by diggers is the most common cause of a sword failing to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\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":55234108326179,"sku":"BA9204","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/assorted-sword-in-large-terracotta-pots.jpg?v=1782732176","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/assorted-sword-in-large-terracotta-pots","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}