{"product_id":"3-x-echinodorus-major-live-aquarium-plant-amazon-sword-freshwater-aquatic-plant","title":"3 x Echinodorus Major Live Aquarium Plant Amazon Sword Freshwater Aquatic Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus Major\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are purchasing 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e x Echinodorus Major\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchinodorus Major\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts broad foliage also provides excellent shelter for fish, shrimp, and fry, helping to create a more natural and secure aquarium environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Echinodorus Major\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amazon Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosette Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Background or Centrepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 40–60 cm (depending on aquarium conditions)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required but beneficial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Large, lush green Amazon Sword plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Ideal as a background or feature plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Easy to grow and beginner-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Thrives in low-tech and high-tech aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Excellent for tropical freshwater community tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Provides natural shelter for fish, shrimp, and fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Strong root system with beautiful rosette growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Suitable for aquascaping and planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant the roots firmly into the substrate while ensuring the crown remains just above the substrate surface. 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