{"product_id":"amazon-sword-medium-live-aquatic-plant","title":"Amazon Sword Medium Live Aquatic Plant","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"314\"\u003eThe Amazon Sword Plant (\u003cem data-end=\"360\" data-start=\"342\"\u003eEchinodorus spp.\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most popular and recognisable freshwater aquarium plants, valued for its large, vibrant green leaves and strong growth habit. Ideal as a background or centrepiece plant, Amazon Swords add structure, height, and natural cover to planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"870\" data-start=\"624\"\u003eThis plant is well suited to beginner and experienced aquarists alike, provided it is given adequate space and nutrients. 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data-start=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1230\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amazon Sword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1275\" data-start=\"1246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1275\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1264\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1278\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50 cm (can grow larger in optimal conditions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1383\" data-start=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1383\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1423\" data-start=\"1384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1423\" 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data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1556\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1579\"\u003e22–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1608\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1644\" data-start=\"1625\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1657\" data-start=\"1645\"\u003e3–12 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1714\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich substrate recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1732\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1797\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1764\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe with most freshwater fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1823\" data-start=\"1804\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1893\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003eRequires space to grow—best suited to medium and large aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003eRoot tabs or nutrient-rich substrate strongly recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2008\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2008\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003eOlder leaves may yellow if nutrients are lacking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"2009\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2064\" data-start=\"2011\"\u003eAvoid overcrowding to allow proper leaf development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this plant is sold as a bunch, size of the bunch will vary depending on season\/time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto for illustration purposes only, but very similar in size and style\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live 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