Pygmy Chain Sword Tissue Culture

Pygmy Chain Sword Tissue Culture is a compact, fast-growing aquatic plant featuring bright green, sword-shaped leaves that form dense carpets, perfect for foreground aquarium planting. Its low height and spreading habit create a lush, vibrant green carpet that enhances aquascapes with natural beauty. Thriving under moderate to high lighting and nutrient-rich substrates, it responds well to CO₂ supplementation for optimal growth and health. Features Compact, sword-shaped bright green leaves Forms dense, low-growing carpet Ideal for foreground planting Fast-growing and hardy species Benefits from nutrients and CO₂ Scientific Name Echinodorus tenellus Difficulty Easy to moderate. Suitable for most aquarium setups. Water Conditions Temperature: 20 – 28°C pH: 6.0 – 7.5 Water Hardness: 50 – 150ppm Placement Best suited for foreground areas. Growth Rate Fast growth with proper care. Lighting Moderate to high lighting encourages healthy carpet formation.