{"product_id":"amazon-sword-aquarium-plant-mother-pot-for-a-lush-background-in-medium-to-large-planted-aquariums-993809","title":"Amazon Sword Aquarium Plant Mother Pot for a Lush Background in Medium to Large Planted Aquariums","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Amazon sword aquarium plant creates a full green backdrop for medium to large planted aquariums. This Echinodorus bleheri mother pot contains 2 to 4+ mature plants, giving your layout immediate volume with broad, lance-shaped leaves arranged in a dense rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts easy care requirements make it a practical choice for beginners building a low-tech planted aquarium. Pressurized CO2 is optional, while nutrient-rich substrate and root supplementation support leaf development. Allow room for its tall growth, and keep water conditions stable as the plant adjusts to your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized mother pot contains 2 to 4+ mature plants for immediate background volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad green leaves feature prominent parallel veins and slightly rippled edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground rosette plant suited to medium to large aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows without pressurized CO2 when root nutrition and lighting are adequate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan grow submerged or emersed; emersed plants can produce white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echinodorus bleheri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific synonym:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echinodorus amazonicus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amazon Sword; Bleher's Sword Mother Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alismataceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosette plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother Pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants per pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 4+ mature plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2 requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional; not necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ inches; final size varies with aquarium conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater pH guideline:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich substrate; root tabs near the base support leaf development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate new plantlets from the root crown or adventitious shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this Amazon sword mother pot suitable for a small aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Amazon sword mother pot is better suited to medium to large aquariums. Its mature plants provide dense background coverage, and growth can reach 10–20+ inches depending on aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Echinodorus bleheri need injected CO2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, Echinodorus bleheri can grow in a low-tech aquarium without pressurized CO2 when it receives consistent lighting and adequate root nutrition. Supplemental CO2 can accelerate growth and encourage fuller foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I plant the Amazon sword after removing it from the pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove the Amazon sword from its pot and clear all rockwool from the roots before planting. Set the roots deeply into aquarium soil while keeping the crown just above the substrate, and place root tabs near the base to support growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy might new Amazon sword leaves melt after planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmazon sword plants may shed older emersed leaves as they adapt to submerged growth. 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