{"product_id":"echinodorus-amazonicus","title":"Echinodorus amazonicus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinodorus amazonicus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring lush, classic greenery to your aquarium with Echinodorus amazonicus, the beloved Amazon Sword — one of the most popular and reliable aquarium plants, trusted by beginners and experienced aquascapers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinodorus amazonicus forms a full, vibrant rosette of broad green leaves that creates excellent background coverage and provides shelter for fish and shrimp. Its hardiness and adaptability make it a staple plant that thrives in a wide range of conditions without the need for CO₂ injection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Scientific Name: Echinodorus amazonicus\u003cbr\u003e• Common Name: Amazon Sword, Echinodorus amazonicus\u003cbr\u003e• Plant Type: Rosette plant\u003cbr\u003e• Placement: Background\u003cbr\u003e• Growth: Medium\u003cbr\u003e• Lighting: Low to medium\u003cbr\u003e• CO₂: Not required\u003cbr\u003e• Difficulty: Beginner\u003cbr\u003e• Best For: Low-tech tanks, beginners and community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Echinodorus amazonicus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Classic, lush green foliage\u003cbr\u003e• Extremely hardy and adaptable\u003cbr\u003e• No CO₂ injection required\u003cbr\u003e• Tolerates a wide range of conditions\u003cbr\u003e• Provides shelter for fish and shrimp\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for beginners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, plant in nutrient-rich substrate and supplement with root fertiliser tabs, as Echinodorus are heavy root feeders. Remove older or damaged leaves regularly to encourage healthy new growth and maintain the plant's full, attractive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Aquarium plants are living products and may vary slightly in size, density and appearance depending on their growth stage and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaPlant Culture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67869774381216,"sku":"PLT-0090","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-26192105.png?v=1793002874","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/echinodorus-amazonicus","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}