Echinodorus Uruguayensis (Echinodorus uruguayensis) Care Guide

A large sword plant with long, narrow dark-green leaves that create an elegant flowing effect. One of the tallest Echinodorus species, ideal for large background areas.

Overview

Echinodorus uruguayensis is an aquatic plant in the family Alismataceae. A large sword plant with long, narrow dark-green leaves that create an elegant flowing effect. One of the tallest Echinodorus species, ideal for large background areas.

Taxonomy

Family: Alismataceae
Genus: Echinodorus
Scientific name: Echinodorus uruguayensis
Other names: Uruguay Sword, Narrow Leaf Sword

Habitat

Native to subtropical South America, including Uruguay, Argentina and southern Brazil, where it grows in slow rivers and oxbow lakes. Tolerates a wide range of temperatures including extended cooler periods.

Growth requirements

Light: medium (≈50-80 PAR at substrate)
CO2: optional (CO2 improves growth and coloration)
Temperature: 20-28 °C
pH: 6-7.5
GH: 3-15 °dGH
Substrate: nutrient-rich aquasoil or fertilised gravel
Nutrient demand: medium
Growth rate: medium
Difficulty: beginner

Placement

Recommended placement: background
Maximum height: 60 cm

Propagation

In cultivation the plant is propagated by runners (daughter plants on horizontal stolons).