Bleher Sword care guide
Bleher Sword (Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae') — medium light, 22-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
Overview
Bleher Sword (Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae') is an aquatic plant of the family Alismataceae, listed in the Aquairi knowledge base as a beginner-level species. It is typically grown under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection on nutrient-rich aquasoil. Robust sword plant often sold as the standard 'Amazon Sword'. Tolerates a wide range of conditions and reaches considerable size; ideal solitary specimen for medium-large planted tanks.
Taxonomy
- Family: Alismataceae
- Genus: Echinodorus
- Scientific name: Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae'
- Common synonyms: Echinodorus bleherae
Habitat
Echinodorus is a genus of New-World aquatic and marsh plants (family Alismataceae) widespread from the southern United States through tropical South America; many cultivated forms are nursery hybrids selected for colour and leaf shape. In the Aquairi knowledge base, populations associated with this form are recorded from South America.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: medium
- CO2: not required
- Temperature: 22-28 °C (72-82 °F)
- pH: 6-7.5
- GH: 3-14 °dGH
- Substrate: nutrient-rich aquasoil
- Maximum height: 50 cm
- Growth rate: medium
- Recommended placement: background
Placement
A heavy root feeder for the midground or background. Nutrient-rich substrate, root tabs and stable parameters drive vigorous growth. Larger varieties require generous spacing. In the Aquairi knowledge base this form is recommended for the background under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection, using nutrient-rich aquasoil.
Propagation
Reproduces by adventitious plantlets that develop on flower stalks; once a plantlet has formed several leaves and visible roots it can be separated and planted. Documented propagation techniques for this entry include: adventitious plantlets on flower stalks.
Common issues
Pale or yellowing new leaves usually indicate iron or other micro-nutrient deficiency; root tabs in nutrient-poor substrates correct most cases.