{"product_id":"amazon-sword-echinodorus-bleheri","title":"Amazon Sword (Echinodorus bleheri)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eAmazon Sword (\u003cem data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eEchinodorus bleheri\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most recognizable and beginner-friendly aquarium plants, known for its broad, vibrant green leaves and strong presence in planted tanks. Its large, arching foliage creates a lush, natural backdrop that adds depth and balance to aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eNative to the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAmazon Basin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSouth America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this plant grows as a rosette, sending leaves upward from the base to form a full, bushy structure. Its hardy nature and adaptability make it an excellent choice for a wide range of aquarium setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eAmazon Sword thrives in moderate lighting and benefits from nutrient-rich substrates, as it is a heavy root feeder. 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data-end=\"1329\"\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dxmn7s\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required (beneficial but optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1leo5pv\" data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich (root tabs recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4o6f1y\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adventitious plantlets (runners\/flower stalks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use root tabs regularly to support healthy growth, as Amazon Swords draw most of 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