Echinodorus bleheri

Family
Alismataceae

Common Name
Amazon Sword Plant

Propagation
Although this is a rhizome plant, division of the rhizome is not the only way this plant can be propagated. They will also develop adventitious plants around the mother plant. To propagate these it is simply a matter of prying them free from the rosette of leaves and re-planting them in the substrate. Ensure that they get nutrients added straight away to encourage the new root growth.

Difficulty
Easy

Short Description
This is another popular plant that appears in aquariums mainly due to its ease of care making this ideal for beginners. It is very similar to Echinodorus amazonicus but the leaves are slightly broader and tend to grow more upright. The rosette normally consists of approx. 30 leaves and they will vary in their depth of greenness. Any sign of the leaves turning yellow is a good indication that the plant is lacking in iron so a supplement should be added to the tank.