Amazon Sword Plant (Echinodorus grisebachii)

The Amazon Sword is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly aquarium plants for a reason. Its large, vibrant green leaves make it an excellent background or centerpiece plant, adding a lush, natural look to almost any freshwater aquarium.

Amazon Swords are hardy, easy to grow, and provide excellent cover for fish, shrimp, and fry. With the right nutrients, they can grow into an impressive plant that becomes the focal point of your aquarium.

Why people love Amazon Sword Plants:
• Large, beautiful green leaves
• Perfect background or centerpiece plant
• Beginner-friendly and easy to grow
• Provides shelter for fish, shrimp, and fry
• Helps create a natural-looking aquarium
• Great for community and planted tanks

Care Info:

Scientific Name: Echinodorus grisebachii
Common Names: Amazon Sword, Sword Plant
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Requirement: Low to Moderate
CO₂ Required: No (optional for faster growth)
Difficulty: Beginner-friendly

Amazon Swords grow best when planted directly into the substrate. Because they are heavy root feeders, they benefit from nutrient-rich substrate or the addition of root tabs every few months. Leave plenty of room around the plant, as mature leaves can grow well over a foot long in the right conditions.

They pair beautifully with community fish, cichlids, angelfish, discus, and many other freshwater species.

Shipping Info:

We ship live plants on Monday and Tuesday so they arrive quickly and safely. Orders usually arrive Wednesday or Thursday.

Plants are packed carefully to help ensure they arrive healthy and ready to plant.

Availability: We do our best to keep our inventory up to date, but quantities available are subject to change without notice. If we’re unable to fulfill part of your order, we’ll automatically refund the difference.

Plant size and appearance may vary slightly depending on the stage of growth.