{"id":27595,"date":"2026-04-12T21:53:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T20:53:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=27595"},"modified":"2026-04-12T21:55:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T20:55:26","slug":"five-potted-plants-veronikae-sword-plant-echinodorus-veronikae","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=five-potted-plants-veronikae-sword-plant-echinodorus-veronikae","title":{"rendered":"Five Potted Plants Veronikae Sword Plant Echinodorus Veronikae"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"69\">Veronikae Sword (<em data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"46\">Echinodorus veronikae<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"92\"><strong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"90\">Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"390\">The Veronikae Sword is a compact, attractive sword plant featuring broad, deep green leaves that form a rosette. Ideal for foreground to midground placement in aquariums, it adds structure and lush greenery without overtaking the tank, making it perfect for both beginner and advanced aquascapers.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"409\"><strong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"407\">Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"498\">Native to South America, commonly found in slow-moving rivers, streams, and floodplains.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"531\"><strong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"529\">Lighting &amp; Placement<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"683\">\n<li data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"561\">\n<p data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"561\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"544\">Light:<\/strong> Medium to high<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"604\">\n<p data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"604\"><strong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"578\">Placement:<\/strong> Foreground to midground<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"683\">\n<p data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"683\"><strong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"617\">Notes:<\/strong> Forms a tidy rosette; provide space around it for optimal growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"703\"><strong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"701\">Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"837\">\n<li data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"744\">\n<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"744\">Benefits from root tabs in substrate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"782\">\n<p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"782\">Liquid fertilizers enhance growth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"837\">\n<p data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"837\">CO\u2082 optional but encourages larger, healthier leaves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"860\"><strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"858\">Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"913\">Compatible with most community freshwater species:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1063\">\n<li data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"948\">\n<p data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"948\">Small tetras, rasboras, danios<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"986\">\n<p data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"986\">Peaceful cichlids and livebearers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1063\">\n<p data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1063\">Shrimp and snails<br data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1009\" \/>Its broad leaves provide shelter for fry and shy fish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1086\"><strong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1084\">Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1118\">None\u2014peaceful and non-invasive.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1147\"><strong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1145\">Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1242\">Beginner to intermediate. Hardy, easy to maintain, and slower-growing than other sword plants.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1271\"><strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1269\">Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1500\">\n<li data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1310\">\n<p data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1310\"><strong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1290\">Temperature:<\/strong> 72\u201382\u00b0F (22\u201328\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1330\">\n<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1330\"><strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1320\">pH:<\/strong> 6.5\u20137.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1372\">\n<p data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1372\"><strong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1346\">Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to moderately hard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1500\">\n<p data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1500\"><strong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1385\">Notes:<\/strong> Prefers nutrient-rich substrate and moderate lighting; regular trimming of older leaves encourages healthy growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1709\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The Veronikae Sword (<em data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1546\">Echinodorus veronikae<\/em>) is an elegant, easy-care plant that provides structure and lush greenery to freshwater aquariums, making it perfect for nature-style layouts and community tanks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veronikae Sword (Echinodorus veronikae) Overview The Veronikae Sword is a compact, attractive sword plant featuring broad, deep green leaves that form a rosette. 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