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Aquarist Forums => Freshwater General Discussions => Plants => Topic started by: PineHill on August 30, 2007, 05:19:54 PM

Title: Weird Amazon Sword
Post by: PineHill on August 30, 2007, 05:19:54 PM
I have what I think to be two Amazon swords.  However the leaves aren't as long, they are darker, wider and instead of a pointed tip they're rounded.  I am curious if this is just a different species of sword.  Also just lately, on each plant one leaf from the middle is a red colour and is healthy.  So I am also curious if this is a way of reproduction for the plant.  Any help is greatly appreciated and I will try to post a picture soon but right now I am at work. ;)
Title: Re: Weird Amazon Sword
Post by: succinctfish on August 30, 2007, 05:26:10 PM
Depending on the type of sword, new leaves sometimes start red, or you may have leaves of various shades.  A fun site to check out is the tropica site (http://www.tropica.com/default.asp) under echinodorus on the alphabetical plant listings on the right.  You'll see a picture for each sword plant listed, which might show yours. 
Title: Re: Weird Amazon Sword
Post by: BigDaddy on August 30, 2007, 07:05:35 PM
You could also try www.plantgeek.net and use their Plant Guide Gallery
Title: Re: Weird Amazon Sword
Post by: PineHill on August 31, 2007, 07:48:28 AM
Thanks for the links guys.  I went to PS Kanata yesterday and saw the same type of sword with the same familiar one red leaf and it was an echinodorus (according to the label).  I will definitely check out the sites though.  Thanks
Title: Re: Weird Amazon Sword
Post by: PineHill on August 31, 2007, 04:29:27 PM
I think I found out what kind of sword it is incase you guys were curious.  According to the picture which is identical and the description, it's a Red Melon Sword.

http://www.plantgeek.net/images/plantpics/redmelon.jpg

Thanks for the link to plantgeek.