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Echinodorus (Amazon Sword) (Echinodorus bleheri) — plant compatible with discus
Compatible plant

Echinodorus (Amazon Sword)

Echinodorus bleheri

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Description

Echinodorus bleheri (known as the Amazon Sword) is the staple plant for a discus aquarium. Native to the Amazon basin, it tolerates 28–30°C perfectly. Popular varieties: bleheri, amazonicus, osiris, Red Flame, Ozelot.

🌍 Origin

South America — the Amazon basin (Brazil, Peru, Colombia). The same habitat as discus.

Appearance

Large, lance-shaped, bright green leaves. Can reach 40–50 cm in height. A central rosette from which the leaves grow.

Recommended parameters

pH
6.5-7.5
Temperature
22-28°C
GH
3-12
Lighting
Medium
Size
30–50 cm
Growth
Moderate
Position
Background / midground

Compatibility with discus

The #1 plant for a discus aquarium. The large leaves provide natural shelter and shaded zones.

Care

Requires nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs. Tolerates a no-CO2 setup.

Substrate

Active substrate or sand + root tabs. Strong roots — plant deep.

Fertilization

Root tabs monthly. Weekly liquid fertilizer optional.

CO2: Not needed

💡 Practical tips

  • →Root tabs are mandatory
  • →Plant deep, with the crown above the substrate
  • →Trim old leaves to encourage regrowth

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