{"title":"Sword Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShop sword plants for freshwater aquariums, including Amazon swords, Echinodorus, Helanthium, and chain swords. Healthy plants shipped to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"echinodorus-parviflorus","title":"Echinodorus parviflorus ‘Tropica’","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sword that stays in proportion. \u003cstrong\u003eEchinodorus parviflorus\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Tropica' grows dark green, distinctly ribbed leaves in a tight low rosette — the same fountain shape as an Amazon Sword at roughly half the footprint. It gives you a sword centrepiece in a tank that couldn't house one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as Bare-root Plants, Bunched plants, or Potted plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBare-root plants\u003c\/strong\u003e | 1 loose rooted plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBunched plants\u003c\/strong\u003e | 1-2 rooted plants bundle with foam, and lead weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotted plants\u003c\/strong\u003e | 1-2 rooted plants potted with net pot and rock wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tropica Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eEchinodorus parviflorus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tropica'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eEchinodorus grisebachii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tropica', Rosette Sword, Dwarf Amazon Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e — South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Midground to background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8–14 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 68–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Required. Root feeder — nutrient substrate or root tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amphibious. Also grows emersed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adventitious plantlets on flower stalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe compact size is the whole argument.\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard Amazon Sword overwhelms anything under 30 gallons. 'Tropica' holds the same silhouette without taking the tank over — which is why it works as a solitary specimen in a medium tank or a loose group in a large one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed at the roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swords take most of their nutrition from the substrate; root tabs under the crown matter more than liquid dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant the crown at substrate level, never below.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buried crowns rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpect the first leaves to melt\u003c\/strong\u003e as it converts from emersed nursery growth — the second flush is the submerged form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt propagates from flower stalks, not runners.\u003c\/strong\u003e A settled plant sends up an inflorescence carrying plantlets. Let each root and grow three or four leaves, then cut it free and plant it separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-amazon-sword-echinodorus-care-guide\"\u003eAmazon Sword (Echinodorus) Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Bare-root Plants","offer_id":39382434152509,"sku":"L-466","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Bunched","offer_id":39277110951997,"sku":"B-466","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Potted","offer_id":39277110984765,"sku":"P-466","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/files\/echinodorus-parviflorus.png?v=1693724584"},{"product_id":"echinodorus-bleheri","title":"Amazon Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeed one plant that carries an entire background? \u003cstrong\u003eAmazon Sword\u003c\/strong\u003e is the classic answer. 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It reaches full size without high-output lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Recommended, not required! Steady growth either way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e — Heavy root feeder; root tabs are not optional in inert gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aerial floral stalks bearing plantlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt propagates by \u003cstrong\u003efloral stalk, not substrate runner\u003c\/strong\u003e. A settled plant sends a tall stalk arching up and across the water column, and plantlets form along its length. Leave each plantlet attached until it has four or five leaves and roots of its own, then cut it free and plant it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed it at the roots. Planted in inert gravel without root tabs it yellows, thins and develops holes in the older leaves — the most common way this plant disappoints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it three inches of substrate depth and set the crown at the surface, never below. The root mass is substantial and a shallow bed stunts it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoles with yellowing between the veins point to potassium; uniform pale yellowing points to nitrogen. Both are common in lightly stocked tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther ways to buy this plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is the standard grade. There is also a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/echinodorus-bleheri-mother-plant\"\u003emother plant\u003c\/a\u003e for an established 16-24 inch specimen, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/echinodorus-bleheri-small-size\"\u003esmall size\u003c\/a\u003e, an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/echinodorus-bleheri-in-vitro\"\u003ein vitro bag\u003c\/a\u003e, and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/amazon-sword-bulk-pack\"\u003ebulk pack\u003c\/a\u003e for filling a large background at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-amazon-sword-echinodorus-care-guide\"\u003eAmazon Sword Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos are for reference; leaf size, count and colour vary with lighting, substrate nutrition and tank depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Bare-root Plants","offer_id":40619174101053,"sku":"BR-82","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Bunched","offer_id":39277110526013,"sku":"B-82","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Potted","offer_id":39277110558781,"sku":"P-82","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/products\/echinodorus-bleheri-amazon-sword-577066.jpg?v=1625014024"},{"product_id":"echinodorus-aflame-in-vitro","title":"Echinodorus Aflame Vitro Culture (Purple Knight Sword)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus 'Aflame' is a sword plant that skips the green stage. 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In a nano it will simply outgrow the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed at the roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swords take most of their nutrition from the substrate — root tabs under the crown do more than any liquid dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant the crown at substrate level.\u003c\/strong\u003e Burying it rots the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpect the first leaves to melt\u003c\/strong\u003e as it converts from emersed nursery growth. The second flush is the ruffled submerged form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt propagates from flower stalks, not runners.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature plant sends up an inflorescence carrying plantlets along its length; let each root, then cut it free and plant it separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-amazon-sword-echinodorus-care-guide\"\u003eAmazon Sword (Echinodorus) Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis plant grows large and is best suited for medium to large aquariums. 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This is the sterile tissue culture format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a Tissue Culture Plants with vitamin liquid\/gel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging May Vary! 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Let each root and grow three or four leaves, then cut it free and plant it separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it room.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10–16 inches with broad leaves, one plant will shade a surprising area, so treat it as a focal point rather than a filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-amazon-sword-echinodorus-care-guide\"\u003eAmazon Sword (Echinodorus) Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour intensity will vary depending on light, nutrients, and water conditions. 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More light deepens the red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required; it deepens colour and speeds growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 68-82°F, pH 6.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eRequired.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy root feeder — root tabs or aquasoil under the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amphibious rosette; also grows emersed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adventitious plantlets on aerial floral stalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA red sword for a small tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most coloured swords — Red Rubin, Horemanii Red, Red Flame — want 20 gallons and up. Kleiner Bar holds 6-10 inches, so it brings burgundy into a 10-gallon where those would overwhelm the layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlantlets arrive green.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tissue culture stock is grown for growth rather than pigment. The red develops under your own lighting over the first month or two — a green bag on day one is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed the roots or lose the colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swords take almost everything from the substrate. Root tabs or aquasoil under each crown are what hold the burgundy; in inert gravel it stays green and small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant each crown at substrate level, never below,\u003c\/strong\u003e and space the plantlets rather than clustering them — planted as a clump they shade each other and the inner ones fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt propagates from floral stalks, not runners.\u003c\/strong\u003e A settled plant sends up a stalk carrying plantlets. Leave each attached until it has four or five leaves and its own roots, then cut it free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-amazon-sword-echinodorus-care-guide\"\u003eAmazon Sword (Echinodorus) Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos are for reference only. Actual leaf shape and color may vary depending on lighting, nutrients, and aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40182617964605,"sku":"VC-261","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/files\/echinodorus-kleiner-bar-in-vitro.png?v=1729224368"},{"product_id":"echinodorus-pink-princess","title":"Pink Amazon Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink veins on a sword plant. \u003cstrong\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Pink Princess' — sold here as Pink Amazon Sword — pushes long narrow leaves marked with prominent pink veining, deepening toward rose under stronger light and heavier feeding. Like every sword it lives on what is in the substrate: give it aquasoil or root tabs and it colours; give it plain gravel and it stays green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as Bare-root Plants, Bunched plants or Potted plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare-root: Loose, small bare-root portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBunched plants: rooted plants bundle with plant weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotted plants: rooted plants potted with rockwool and plastic pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pink Amazon Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Princess'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pink Princess Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cultivated form; the genus is native to the Americas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Midground to background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10–16 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20 gallons and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium to high. Intensity decides whether the veining reads pink or barely at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Recommended. It holds colour and form far better with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 68–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eRequired.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy root feeder — aquasoil or root tabs under the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amphibious rosette; also grows emersed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adventitious plantlets on aerial floral stalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot tabs decide whether you get pink.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a heavy root feeder. In inert gravel with liquid dosing alone it survives but stays green — people then assume the plant was mislabelled. Aquasoil or root tabs under the crown is the whole difference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant the crown at substrate level, never below.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buried crowns rot from the centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpect the first leaves to melt\u003c\/strong\u003e as it converts from emersed nursery growth. The second flush is the one with the pink veining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt propagates from floral stalks, not runners.\u003c\/strong\u003e A settled plant sends up an inflorescence carrying plantlets; let each root, cut it free, and plant it separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it space.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leaves shade a wider area than the height suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to buy this plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is the established plant, bare-root, bunched or potted — the fastest to show colour. There is also a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/echinodorus-pink-princess-in-vitro\"\u003e4-inch Vitro Culture® bag\u003c\/a\u003e with about four sterile plantlets: cheaper per plant, and roughly a year of growing on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? 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This is the sterile tissue culture version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitro Culture® Bag (4-inch):\u003c\/strong\u003e You will receive \u003cstrong\u003eone sealed 4-inch Vitro Culture® bag\u003c\/strong\u003e containing \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 4 small Pink Princess Sword plantlets\u003c\/strong\u003e, cultivated in a sterile lab environment. 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No CO₂, no strong light, no fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as loose bare-root plants, bunched plants or potted plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chain Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eHelanthium bolivianum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eEchinodorus bolivianus\u003c\/em\u003e, Bolivian Chain Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e — South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 6-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 68-82°F, pH 6.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nutrient-rich soil or root tabs; this is a root feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amphibious rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave the runners attached until the daughter roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each runner produces a new rosette a few inches from the parent. Cutting it free early stalls both plants; once the daughter has its own root mass it can be lifted and moved anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight depends on light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under medium light this stays around six inches and works as a midground band. Under weak light it stretches taller and thinner reaching for the surface — the plant is fine, it is just growing to a different shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed the roots, not the water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chain sword pulls most of its nutrition from the substrate. Root tabs under the planting area matter far more than liquid dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is the low-tech alternative to a hairgrass carpet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slower to fill in, but it does not need CO₂ or high light to spread, and it will not brown out when a tank's parameters drift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin it once a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left alone the rosettes crowd each other and the centre of the patch goes bare. Pulling every second plant and replanting it elsewhere keeps the stand even.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/helanthium-chain-sword-care-guide\"\u003eHelanthium Chain Sword Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Bare-root Plants","offer_id":40596038385725,"sku":"BR-113","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Bunched","offer_id":40596038418493,"sku":"B-113","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Potted","offer_id":40596038451261,"sku":"P-113","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/files\/helanthium-bolivianum-chain-sword.png?v=1682752920"},{"product_id":"helanthium-bolivianum-in-vitro","title":"Helanthium Bolivianum Vitro Culture","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"236\"\u003e🌱 Helanthium bolivianum – Fast-Growing Chain Sword for Lush Carpets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eSold as Tissue Culture plants in vitamin-rich gel | Bag size: Approx. 4 inches | Yields many small plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eHelanthium bolivianum\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eEchinodorus bolivianum\u003c\/strong\u003e or the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eChain Sword\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a vibrant and fast-spreading freshwater plant from South America. 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Grown using advanced \u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eTissue Culture Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, this plant arrives 100% free from algae, snails, and pathogens—ensuring a clean and healthy start in any aquarium setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e🌟 Key Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eHelanthium bolivianum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eEchinodorus bolivianum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eEchinodorus magdalenensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chain Sword, Bolivian Sword Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eVisual Traits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, slender, slightly curved green leaves that form chain-like runners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosette-forming, fast-spreading ground cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e🌱 Growth \u0026amp; Propagation:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eCO₂ \u0026amp; Fertilizers:\u003c\/strong\u003e CO₂ not required but enhances density; benefits from regular fertilization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eGrowth Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Submersed or Emersed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eNutrient Substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required for robust carpeting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eCan Be Grown Emersed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes – ideal for paludariums and terrarium edge planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Via runners or division of established clusters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eCreates vibrant green carpets in the foreground or midground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eExcellent for nature-style, Iwagumi, or Dutch-style layouts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eLow-maintenance choice for beginners and seasoned aquascapers alike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e📦 What You’ll Receive:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eSold as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003etissue culture plants\u003c\/strong\u003e in a sealed \u003cstrong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e4-inch bag\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eBag Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple small plantlets in nutrient-rich liquid\/gel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eGrowth Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitro Culture – ideal for sterile, pest-free introduction to your tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e⚠️ Disclaimer:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003eImages shown are sample representations. Actual plants may vary slightly in appearance depending on environmental conditions. While tissue culture plants are cultivated in sterile environments, no specific guarantees are made regarding growth form (submersed or emersed) upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003e🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eDo not release aquarium plants into natural water systems. Always dispose of extra plant material responsibly to help protect native ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40596062404669,"sku":"VC-067","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/files\/chain-sword-tissue-culture-apf.png?v=1682752738"},{"product_id":"echinodorus-ascherianus","title":"Echinodorus Ascherianus","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small, undemanding sword. \u003cstrong\u003eEchinodorus ascherianus\u003c\/strong\u003e stays around 6 to 10 inches with slender green leaves on a neat rosette — which makes it one of the few swords that genuinely fits a 10-gallon tank rather than dominating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as an emerged bare-root plants, bunch plants, or potted plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare-root plants: loose, bare-root plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBunch plants: rooted plants, bundle with foam and plant's weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotted plants: rooted plants, potted with rockwool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ascherianus Sword, also known as Ascher's Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eEchinodorus ascherianus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 6-10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beginner, provided you feed the roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 68-82°F, pH 6.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eRequired.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy root feeder — root tabs or aquasoil under the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amphibious rosette; also grows emersed, so it suits paludariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adventitious plantlets on aerial floral stalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe size is the selling point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most swords need a 20-gallon minimum before they stop looking oversized. 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Water column dosing alone gives you a pale, slow Aflame; a fertilised root zone gives you the burgundy the plant is bought for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever bury the crown.\u003c\/strong\u003e The growing point at the centre of the rosette must sit at substrate level. Covered, it rots — the leaves go first and the plant does not come back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmersed-grown stock resets after planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves it arrives with were formed out of water and will often melt away. Judge the plant on the leaves that follow, not the ones it came with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt propagates from flower stalks, not runners.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature Aflame sends up an inflorescence that produces daughter plants along its length. Let each grow roots and two or three leaves before cutting it free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld outer leaves are meant to be removed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swords continuously shed their oldest leaves as new ones emerge from the centre. Cutting yellowing outer leaves at the base keeps the rosette tidy and stops them fouling the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-amazon-sword-echinodorus-care-guide\"\u003eAmazon Sword \u0026amp; Echinodorus Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoration may vary depending on lighting, nutrient availability, and tank conditions. For best results, provide enriched root tabs and CO₂. 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It reaches full size without high-output lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Recommended, not required. Steady growth either way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 72-82°F, pH 6.5-7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eRequired.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy root feeder — root tabs are not optional in inert gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amphibious rosette; also grows emersed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adventitious plantlets on aerial floral stalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall is the shipping size, not the plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e This will not stay 4-6 inches. Under normal aquarium conditions it becomes the same 12-20 inch rosette as the full-size listing — so plant it where a large plant can live, not where a small one fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed it at the roots from the start.\u003c\/strong\u003e A young sword in inert gravel yellows, thins and develops holes in the older leaves. Root tabs or aquasoil under the crown are what turn a small plant into a large one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it three inches of substrate depth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the crown at the surface, never below. The root mass gets substantial and a shallow bed stunts it permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt propagates by floral stalk, not runner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once settled it throws a tall stalk carrying plantlets. Leave each attached until it has four or five leaves and its own roots, then cut it free and plant it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpect a transition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown emersed, so some arriving leaves may die back as it converts to submerged growth. New leaves follow from the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther ways to buy this plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard grade is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/echinodorus-bleheri\"\u003eAmazon Sword\u003c\/a\u003e; there is also a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/echinodorus-bleheri-mother-plant\"\u003emother plant\u003c\/a\u003e at 16-24 inches and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/amazon-sword-bulk-pack\"\u003ebulk pack\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-amazon-sword-echinodorus-care-guide\"\u003eAmazon Sword Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePictures are representative samples only. Live aquatic plants are natural products and may vary in size, color, and fullness depending on season and growing conditions. Plants are shipped approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and will continue to grow significantly larger under proper aquarium conditions. 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That is normal, not a deficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed at the roots. Swords take almost everything through their roots and respond very little to liquid dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant the crown at the substrate line, never below it. A buried crown rots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt propagates from aerial stalks, not runners.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature plant sends a floral stalk up or arching across the tank with plantlets along its length. Let each develop three or four leaves and roots before cutting it free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the gel off completely before planting or it clouds water and feeds algae in the first weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? 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Aquasoil or root tabs under the crown; liquid dosing alone gives a green plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlantlets arrive small and green.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tissue culture stock is grown for growth rather than pigment, and this cultivar takes a month or two under your own lighting before the colour appears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant the crown at substrate level, never below.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the roots and leave the growing point exposed — a buried crown rots from the centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt propagates from floral stalks, not runners.\u003c\/strong\u003e A settled plant sends up a stalk carrying plantlets. 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