Native to Central and South America, these rooted plants are well-suited for blackwater, biotope, and botanical method aquariums as a foreground and background plant.
With their large, arching leaves and robust root systems, sword plants stabilize substrates, help to outcompete algae, and create shelter for shy fish and invertebrates. They thrive in enriched substrates and appreciate stable lighting and nutrient availability. Some varieties, like Echinodorus bleheri, produce towering green fans, while others, like Echinodorus rubin, blush red under the right conditions.
