3 x Echinodorus Major Live Aquarium Plant Amazon Sword Freshwater Aquatic Plant

Echinodorus Major

You are purchasing 3 x Echinodorus Major live aquarium plant. Plant size and leaf count may vary depending on current stock and growing conditions. Images are representative of the species and may not depict the exact plant you will receive.

Echinodorus Major, also known as a large Amazon Sword, is a beautiful and robust freshwater aquarium plant that is highly prized for its long, broad, vibrant green leaves. Its elegant rosette growth habit makes it an excellent centrepiece or background plant, adding height, texture, and a lush natural appearance to planted aquariums.

Easy to grow and exceptionally hardy, Echinodorus Major is suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists. It thrives in a wide range of water conditions and requires minimal maintenance. A nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs will encourage stronger root development, faster growth, and larger, healthier leaves.

Its broad foliage also provides excellent shelter for fish, shrimp, and fry, helping to create a more natural and secure aquarium environment.

Plant Information

• Scientific Name: Echinodorus Major
• Common Name: Amazon Sword
• Plant Type: Rosette Plant
• Placement: Background or Centrepiece
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Difficulty: Easy
• Height: Up to 40–60 cm (depending on aquarium conditions)

Care Requirements

• Lighting: Low to Moderate
• CO₂: Not required but beneficial
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.8
• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs recommended

Key Features

✔ Large, lush green Amazon Sword plant
✔ Ideal as a background or feature plant
✔ Easy to grow and beginner-friendly
✔ Thrives in low-tech and high-tech aquariums
✔ Excellent for tropical freshwater community tanks
✔ Provides natural shelter for fish, shrimp, and fry
✔ Strong root system with beautiful rosette growth
✔ Suitable for aquascaping and planted aquariums

Planting & Care

Plant the roots firmly into the substrate while ensuring the crown remains just above the substrate surface. Avoid burying the crown, as this can lead to rot. Regular root fertilisation will promote vigorous growth and larger leaves. Remove older or damaged leaves as required to maintain a healthy, attractive plant.

Whether you're creating a lush Amazon biotope, a nature-style aquascape, or simply looking for a hardy, low-maintenance plant, Echinodorus Major is an excellent choice that will become a stunning focal point in any freshwater aquarium.