Add bold, vibrant greenery to your aquarium with our Assorted Sword Plants (Echinodorus sp.), available in two growth forms:

• Emergent-Grown Swords: Grown above water in a greenhouse. These plants develop thick, sturdy leaves and strong roots, making them highly resilient during shipping and handling. Emergent plants often establish quickly once planted, sending out underwater leaves as they settle into the tank. They are kept in water, but the leaves are not converted yet.

• Submerged-Grown Swords:
  Grown fully underwater in a pond or aquatic grow-out system. These plants are already converted to underwater growth, allowing hobbyists to skip the typical melt or transition period. Their existing leaves are aquarium-ready from the start.

These assortments are hand-selected by our Curator to ensure a mix of beautiful forms, colors, and leaf shapes. Sword plants are hardy, beginner-friendly rooted plants that provide shelter, grazing surfaces, and a natural centerpiece for freshwater aquariums.

Each order contains a true Echinodorus species and may include favorites such as Amazon Sword, Red Rubin Sword, Melon Sword, Kleiner Sword, Altlandsberg Sword, or other striking varieties depending on availability.

Why You Might Choose Each Option

Emergent-Grown Benefits

• Thicker, more durable leaves during transport and planting

• Strong root systems for fast anchoring in substrate

• Produces fresh underwater leaves naturally as it settles in

• Great value for hobbyists who enjoy watching plants transition and grow

Submerged-Grown Benefits

• Already in true underwater form

• Little to no leaf melt during adjustment

• Ideal for aquariums that need an immediate “full” planted look

• Perfect for shrimp and nano tanks that benefit from ready-to-graze foliage

Both are healthy, aquarium-ready plants — just two different approaches to how they were grown.

Features We Love

• Two growth choices to match your aquarium setup and planting style

• Curated assortment—no mystery plants or fillers

• Hardy and beginner-friendly

• Excellent midground and background centerpiece

• Heavy root feeders that pull nutrients directly from substrate

Care Guidelines

• Light: Moderate to high

• Temperature: 72°–82° F (22°–28° C)

• pH: 6.5–7.5

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Placement: Midground or background

Pro Tips

• Use root tabs for best results with sword plants

• Stronger lighting deepens color in red and patterned varieties

• Remove older leaves to encourage new growth

• Emergent plants may shed a few older leaves while new underwater foliage grows

Live Arrival Guarantee

All Aquatic Arts plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee and free email support. If your plant does not arrive healthy and vibrant, we will make it right.