Detailed Information About the Swordplant Aquarium Plant

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Brief Overview

The sword plant is very often sold in aquatics and pet stores around the US. This is an aquatic plant that thrives in the waters along the banks of the Amazon. This plant can do well either partially or completely submerged. Scientifically called the Echinodorus amazonicus. It has several thin green stalks that protrude from the root base, each with a sword shaped leaf pointing out. If you like Sword Plant you may like Javafern, or Microsword, Javafern.




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Care


Though the Sword Plant is a hearty one, there are some general care needs that should be fulfilled to ensure the success of your new plant. First be sure to remove all dead leaves when you first purchase the plant. Don't worry if as a result you end up removing MOST of the leaves as they WILL grow back. Removing any excessive dead plant matter will allow the plant to focus one growing fresh, new leaves that will provide optimal conditions and surface area to thrive. Your fish will provide all the "fertilizer" you will need for it; but be certain you have adequate lighting


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