Monday, May 28, 2007

Amazon Sword (Echinodorus bleheri)

Other names: E. paniculatus, E. pangeri

Family: Alismataceae

Water: 68-86 °F (20-30 °C), pH 5.5-9, dCH: soft-hard

Mature plant size: 8-20 inch (20-50 cm) tall.

Planting density: 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart for hedge border.

Characteristics:

This plant is very alike to Echinodorus Amazonicus and shares the same common name. The only difference is that the leaves are broader and can be straight.

This plant can grow very big, so it is recommended to keep it separated from others. This plant is easy to grow and produces a lot of oxygen. It is possible to see the little bubbles underneath its leaves.

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