Description
Compact Amazon Sword (Echinodorus parviflorus)
Care
Care Level: Easy
Lighting: Low to Medium
CO₂: Not required (optional for faster growth)
Placement: Midground / small centerpiece
Growth Rate: Moderate
Temperature: 68–82°F
pH: 6.0–7.8
GH: 3–15
KH: 2–10
Light Requirements:
Grows well in low light but stays tighter and smaller. Medium light increases density without stretching.
CO₂ Requirements:
Not needed. CO₂ will speed up growth and make leaves slightly broader.
Nutrient Requirements:
Root feeder — benefits heavily from root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate.
Size and Growth Form
Height: 4–10 inches
Spread: 4–8 inches
Compact rosette growth with shorter, broader leaves than standard Amazon swords. Stays controlled and bushy instead of turning into a massive background plant.
What Sets This Plant Apart
Classic Amazon Sword look—without taking over your tank. Compact, controlled, and easy to manage.
Aquascaping Use
Great midground plant or centerpiece in nano to medium tanks where a full-size sword would overpower the layout.
Species Background
Derived from smaller-growing Echinodorus species native to South America. These variants evolved in similar conditions to larger swords but remain more compact due to genetics and growth habit.
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