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Aquarius uruguayensis (formerly Echinodorus uruguayensis), commonly known as the Uruguay Sword, is a bold and striking freshwater plant native to South America, where it naturally thrives in the slow-moving waters of Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina. Beloved for its broad, arching green leaves and impressive size, this species brings a lush, jungle-like aesthetic to any planted aquarium.
Aquarius uruguayensis (formerly Echinodorus uruguayensis), commonly known as the Uruguay Sword, is a bold and striking freshwater plant native to South America, where it naturally thrives in the slow-moving waters of Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina. Beloved for its broad, arching green leaves and impressive size, this species brings a lush, jungle-like aesthetic to any planted aquarium.
Aquarius uruguayensis stands out in aquascaping due to its graceful leaf shape and impressive size. Whether you’re creating a natural biotope or a high-tech aquascape, this species contributes a rich, green canopy effect that enhances the depth and realism of your underwater scene. Its resilience and ease of care also make it a reliable choice for both novice and experienced aquarists.
Aquarius uruguayensis stands out in aquascaping due to its graceful leaf shape and impressive size. Whether you’re creating a natural biotope or a high-tech aquascape, this species contributes a rich, green canopy effect that enhances the depth and realism of your underwater scene. Its resilience and ease of care also make it a reliable choice for both novice and experienced aquarists.
Step-by-step visual guide on how to prepare tissue culture plants by Aquarium Plants Factory, featuring numbered watercolor-style illustrations for each stage: unpacking the plant bag, rinsing off gel, separating plantlets, planting with tweezers, and providing ideal growing conditions in an aquarium.
Step-by-step visual guide on how to prepare tissue culture plants by Aquarium Plants Factory, featuring numbered watercolor-style illustrations for each stage: unpacking the plant bag, rinsing off gel, separating plantlets, planting with tweezers, and providing ideal growing conditions in an aquarium.
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Aquarius uruguayensis (formerly Echinodorus uruguayensis), commonly known as the Uruguay Sword, is a bold and striking freshwater plant native to South America, where it naturally thrives in the slow-moving waters of Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina. Beloved for its broad, arching green leaves and impressive size, this species brings a lush, jungle-like aesthetic to any planted aquarium.

Echinodorus Uruguayensis Vitro Culture

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Echinodorus uruguayensis in Vitro Culture® – Highly Variable Sword Plant with Elegant, Flowing Foliage

Echinodorus uruguayensis is a highly variable and time-honored species within the aquarium hobby, known under numerous synonyms and trade names including E. africanus, E. horemanii, E. veronikae, and E. viridis. Native to the cooler, fast-flowing rivers of southeastern South America, this species is cherished for its long, flexible, ribbon-like leaves and its many color forms—ranging from medium green to deep red and even blackish hues.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, E. uruguayensis is tissue-cultured for a 100% algae-free, snail-free, and pesticide-free start. This makes it ideal for sensitive aquariums, planted displays, and collectors seeking rare genetic lines of this classic sword plant.

🌿 Key Features:

  • Scientific Name: Echinodorus uruguayensis

  • Common Trade Names: E. africanus, E. horemanii, E. veronikae, E. viridis

  • Leaf Color: Variable—bottle green, reddish, dark green, to nearly black

  • Growth Form: Rosette with oblong to band-shaped, slightly transparent submersed leaves

  • Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

  • Placement: Background (ideal for large aquariums or pond setups)

  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under proper conditions

  • Difficulty Level: Medium

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

  • Lighting: Medium to high; necessary for robust growth and coloration

  • CO₂: Recommended for best results, especially with red or black forms

  • Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate required; iron supplementation enhances color

  • Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 64–75°F (18–24°C)

  • Water Hardness: Tolerant to a wide range, though soft to slightly acidic water is ideal

🌱 Botanical Notes:

  • The plant forms long, unbranched flower stalks and a creeping or underground rhizome system

  • It reproduces via adventitious plantlets on flower stalks and lateral rhizome shoots

  • Submersed growth produces long, flowing leaves; emersed rosettes stay smaller and compact

  • Can overwinter outdoors in temperate climates and thrives in ponds during warm seasons

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

  • 100% Clean and Pest-Free: No algae, snails, or disease

  • Safe for All Tanks: Especially suitable for shrimp and sensitive species

  • Easy to Store: Keep under light until ready to plant

  • Planting Made Simple: Rinse, divide gently, and plant into nutrient-rich substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

  • Striking Background Centerpiece: Ideal as a focal or solitary plant in large aquariums (300L+)

  • Natural Movement: Long, ribbon-like leaves sway gracefully with current

  • Color Versatility: Complements both green and red plants with its dynamic hues

  • Perfect for Hybrid Projects: A foundational species used in breeding ornamental Echinodorus cultivars

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Echinodorus uruguayensis plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are for reference only. Due to its variability, actual leaf color and size may differ depending on aquarium conditions and plant form. Ensure proper lighting, nutrients, and CO₂ for optimal growth and coloration. Best suited for aquariums of 75 gallons or more.



      Scientific Name

      		 Aquarius uruguayensis

      Synonyms

      		 Echinodorus uruguayensis, Echinodorus africanus

      Common Name

      		 Uruguay Sword

      Plant Type

      		 Rosette

      Placement

      		 Background

      CO2

      		 Not required

      Growth Rates

      		 Slow

      Difficulty Level

      		 Intermediate

      Nutrient Substrate

      		 Required

      Can it grow emerged?

      		 Yes

      Lighting Requirements

      		 Medium - High

       

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      Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
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      Live Animals are shipped from  Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
      Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
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        • We cannot be held responsible for any delay caused by U.S. Postal Service but if your packages were lost by the courier service, we will issue a replacement by 50/50, which means we pay 50% and the customers pay 50% plus shipping for the replacement orders.
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           WHAT WE GUARANTEE

          24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

          1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
          2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

          Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

          It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

          Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

           

          WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

          Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

          However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

          1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
          2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
          3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
          4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

          Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

          Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

          Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.

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          Aquarius uruguayensis (formerly Echinodorus uruguayensis), commonly known as the Uruguay Sword, is a bold and striking freshwater plant native to South America, where it naturally thrives in the slow-moving waters of Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina. Beloved for its broad, arching green leaves and impressive size, this species brings a lush, jungle-like aesthetic to any planted aquarium.
          Aquarius uruguayensis stands out in aquascaping due to its graceful leaf shape and impressive size. Whether you’re creating a natural biotope or a high-tech aquascape, this species contributes a rich, green canopy effect that enhances the depth and realism of your underwater scene. Its resilience and ease of care also make it a reliable choice for both novice and experienced aquarists.
          Step-by-step visual guide on how to prepare tissue culture plants by Aquarium Plants Factory, featuring numbered watercolor-style illustrations for each stage: unpacking the plant bag, rinsing off gel, separating plantlets, planting with tweezers, and providing ideal growing conditions in an aquarium.
          Aquarius uruguayensis (formerly Echinodorus uruguayensis), commonly known as the Uruguay Sword, is a bold and striking freshwater plant native to South America, where it naturally thrives in the slow-moving waters of Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina. Beloved for its broad, arching green leaves and impressive size, this species brings a lush, jungle-like aesthetic to any planted aquarium.
          Aquarius uruguayensis stands out in aquascaping due to its graceful leaf shape and impressive size. Whether you’re creating a natural biotope or a high-tech aquascape, this species contributes a rich, green canopy effect that enhances the depth and realism of your underwater scene. Its resilience and ease of care also make it a reliable choice for both novice and experienced aquarists.
          Step-by-step visual guide on how to prepare tissue culture plants by Aquarium Plants Factory, featuring numbered watercolor-style illustrations for each stage: unpacking the plant bag, rinsing off gel, separating plantlets, planting with tweezers, and providing ideal growing conditions in an aquarium.

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