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Echinodorus grisebachii is an aquatic sword plant, widely sold as the Amazon sword plant, which grows submerged in ponds and aquariums. It needs bright light and nutrient-rich substrate to grow well.
Echinodorus grisebachii or Echinodorus amazonicus is commonly known as Amazon sword plant, although other plants are also known under this common name. The aquatic plant is cultivated for and used in ponds and artificial aquatic habitats. It is native to Cuba, Central America, and South America as far south as Brazil and Bolivia. It has been sold under the name Paniculatus.
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