Amazon Sword (Echinoderms grisebachii)

Echinodorus grisebachii, widely recognized as the Amazon Sword, is a classic aquatic plant celebrated for its striking, broad green leaves that form a beautiful underwater canopy. Its vibrant foliage brings a touch of bold, natural elegance to freshwater aquariums of all sizes, instantly creating a lush and peaceful aquatic retreat.

This robust rosette plant offers a commanding structural presence, providing an eye-catching contrast to finer-leaved varieties while adding rich visual scale and depth to your aquascape. As a hearty root feeder, it will thrive comfortably under low to medium lighting when set in a nutrient-dense substrate. CO2 is not strictly required, though supplementing with CO2 injection and root fertilizer will yield significantly denser and more rapid growth.

Skill Level: Easy

Light: Low to Medium Light

Requires CO2: Not required but recommended