Echinodorus Major (Martii), commonly known as Ruffled Amazon Sword, is a bright green easy aquarium plant that is great for large freshwater aquariums and aquascaping. This sword plant grows broad, ruffled leaves that grow in an outward pattern like a fountain. Its impressive size makes it suitable for large setups or as a focal point in planted tanks.
This amazon sword plant is popular for its easy care and large size. Like other Echinodorus, it is a heavy root feeder and will benefit from nutritious aquasoil and root tabs. Moderate lighting and CO2 injection will boost growing speed and form! Overall, this is an easy aquatic plant that's great for hobbyists of all skill levels.
Use high quality soil and liquid fertilizer for optimal plant growth and coloration
Also known as Amazon Sword · Plant type Rosette
Aquarium plants can vary in growth form and may require time to transition to your aquarium environment, whether grown submerged or emersed. This transition period is a natural part of establishing healthy, long-term growth in planted aquariums.
From carpeting plants in the foreground to stem plants and larger species used in the midground or background, each plant offers a unique contribution to a balanced and natural aquascape. As plants adapt, it is normal to see minor changes such as leaf melt, color shifts, or new growth patterns as they settle into their new conditions.
We carefully inspect and prepare all live aquatic plants prior to shipping. While we do our best to minimize hitchhikers, we cannot guarantee plants to be completely pest or snail-free unless tissue culture options are selected.
Because live plants are perishable, some signs of transit stress may occur, including leaf loss or cosmetic damage. These are typically temporary and when when healthy roots are present, most plants will recover with proper care.
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Tissue culture aquarium plants are grown in sterile, laboratory conditions, ensuring they are free from pests, algae, and snails. These young plants are cultivated in nutrient-rich gel and are grown in emersed form before being introduced into the aquarium.
Tissue culture plants are best for aquascapers looking for clean, controlled plant material, especially for shrimp tanks or sensitive setups. Before planting, the gel media should be gently removed, and the plant can be divided into smaller portions for planting.
With proper care, tissue culture plants transition quickly and establish into healthy submerged growth.
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"They arrived healthy with no parasites. They’re planted in gravel mixed with mulm plus root tabs. They’re thriving and have grown a bit since I planted them over a week ago."
"Healthy, great size, perfectly green leaves and hearty. I love this plant in my tank. I want more."
"This is the second time I have received plants and they are very healthy and beautiful"
Shipping
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