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<\/p>\nEchinodorus major live plant from TaraPet is one of the largest and most impressive sword plants available for home aquariums. True to its name, this magnificent species produces enormous ruffled leaves that can dominate even spacious tanks with their commanding presence. Originally found in the waterways of South America, this echinodorus variety has become a favorite among serious planted tank hobbyists who appreciate dramatic aquatic landscapes.<\/p>\n
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The major sword plant is distinguished by its broad, wavy-edged leaves that give it a lush, tropical appearance. Each leaf can grow quite long and develops attractive undulations along the margins that catch the light beautifully. This species creates an immediate visual impact in any aquarium, transforming an ordinary tank into an underwater garden of impressive proportions.<\/p>\n
This echinodorus major live plant features large, paddle-shaped leaves with distinctively ruffled edges. The foliage emerges from a central rosette and can spread outward to fill considerable space. Young leaves are typically bright green and become darker and more textured as they mature, adding visual depth to the aquascape.<\/p>\n
Due to its substantial size, this plant requires a deep substrate layer enriched with quality root tabs. It thrives under moderate to high lighting and responds well to CO2 supplementation, though it can grow without it at a slower pace. Regular dosing with a comprehensive liquid fertilizer supports healthy leaf development and maintains the characteristic ruffled texture.<\/p>\n
Given its potential size, this sword plant is best suited for aquariums of 50 gallons or larger. Position it as a background centerpiece where it has room to spread without overshadowing smaller plants. It looks spectacular when placed behind smaller species like dwarf sagittaria or microsorum, creating a layered depth effect in the aquascape.<\/p>\n
The large leaf surface area of this plant makes it exceptionally efficient at absorbing excess nutrients from the water. It produces significant amounts of oxygen during photosynthesis, benefiting fish and other aquarium inhabitants. The dense root network stabilizes the substrate and provides biological filtration zones that contribute to overall water quality.<\/p>\n
TaraPet is the premier online destination for aquatic plants and pet supplies in the UAE. We carefully select each plant for health and vitality before secure packaging for delivery. With free shipping across the entire UAE, TaraPet makes it easy and affordable to create the planted aquarium of your dreams from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n
Order your echinodorus major live plant from TaraPet today. Free delivery across UAE.<\/p>\n
The Echinodorus Major<\/strong> (Echinodorus major<\/em>) is from Americas. Ruffled Sword. Large centerpiece.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udce6 Pre-Order:<\/strong> This plant is imported on order from our trusted supplier. Standard lead time is 7\u201314 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Echinodorus major live plant is a grand sword species that creates stunning focal points in freshwater aquariums. Order from TaraPet with free UAE delivery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":53145,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[2083],"product_cat":[2096],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-51610","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-tara-plant","7":"product_cat-aq-echinodorus-sword-plants","8":"product_shipping_class-live-plants","9":"pa_difficulty-easy","10":"pa_light-medium","11":"pa_temperature-tropical-to-warm","13":"first","14":"onbackorder","15":"taxable","16":"shipping-taxable","17":"purchasable","18":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/51610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51610"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/51610\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53145"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=51610"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=51610"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tarapet.ae\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=51610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Difficulty: Easy<\/span>
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\nCO2: Optional<\/span><\/div>\n\ud83c\udf3f Plant Care Sheet<\/h3>\n
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\n Scientific name<\/td>\n Echinodorus major<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Origin<\/td>\n Americas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lighting<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CO\u2082 requirement<\/td>\n Optional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Temperature<\/td>\n 22-28 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n pH range<\/td>\n 6.0-7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Water hardness<\/td>\n 4-18 dGH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Position in tank<\/td>\n Background<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Growth rate<\/td>\n Medium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Difficulty<\/td>\n Easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Propagation<\/td>\n Plantlets<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n