{"product_id":"bleheri-amazon-sword-small","title":"Bleheri Amazon Sword-Small","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bleheri Amazon Sword is the classic background rosette – broad, arching green leaves that grow into a leafy centrepiece over time. This small portion is a young plant, an economical way to establish a sword that will fill out as it settles into a nutrient-rich substrate. Undemanding and forgiving, it is a sound choice for community tanks and first planted setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the marshes and slow rivers of the Amazon basin in South America, where it grows largely submerged in soft, slightly acidic, warm water. Those conditions are easy to recreate in the aquarium: stable warmth, a deep nutrient-rich substrate and moderate light will keep it producing fresh leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rosette plant with lanceolate, mid-green leaves on firm stems, the blades broader than the narrower amazonicus form. Mature plants reach roughly 20–50 cm tall and can spread 25–40 cm across. As a small portion it will look modest at first, then grow on into a full midground-to-background specimen given time, light and root feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in the midground or background of anything but the smallest tank, allowing space for its eventual height and spread. In a nano tank it can serve as a temporary feature while young, but it will soon want more room. Keep it clear of the foreground so lower leaves are not shaded out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove it from any pot and rockwool, trim damaged roots, and bury the roots in the substrate while keeping the crown (where leaves meet roots) at or just above the surface – never bury the crown. It propagates by throwing adventitious plantlets on flower stalks, which can be separated once rooted, and mature plants can be divided at the rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light and no CO2 are needed, though injected CO2 speeds growth. It is a heavy root feeder, so use root tabs and a nutrient substrate; iron helps keep leaves a deep green. Comfortable at 22–28 °C, pH 5.5–8.0 and a wide range of hardness. Growth is moderate; remove old outer leaves as they yellow to keep the plant tidy.\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 'Bleherae' (syn. E. bleheri, E. amazonicus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBleheri Amazon 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\u003e20–50 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 (beneficial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (heavy root feeder) \u0026amp; iron\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\u003e5.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–18 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdventitious plantlets on flower stalks; rootstock division\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, growing on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHappy with most community fish and peaceful invertebrates – tetras, rasboras, gouramis, dwarf cichlids, shrimp and snails all leave the tough leaves alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge, herbivorous or digging fish – silver dollars, large goldfish, oscars, uaru and many big cichlids – will shred or uproot it, and a young small plant is especially vulnerable. Avoid sudden moves once rooted.\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":55234107605283,"sku":"AA3780","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Bleheri_Amazon_Sword_Echinodorus_bleheri.jpg?v=1781489233","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bleheri-amazon-sword-small","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}