{"product_id":"melon-sword-echinodorus-osiris","title":"🌿 Melon Sword (Echinodorus osiris) – Lush Mid-to-Background Plant for Natural Aquariums","description":"\u003cp\u003e🌿 The \u003cstrong\u003eMelon Sword\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eEchinodorus osiris\u003c\/em\u003e) is a classic broad-leaf sword with gently rounded leaves that shift from deep green to bronze with light and conditions. Built for a \u003cstrong\u003enatural aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e, it thrives in Father Fish–style deep soil with a sand cap—no CO2, no bottled fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it’s great for a natural aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Rounded, colorful leaves—adds soft volume and contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Low-tech growth—no CO2 or liquid dosing required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Mid to background anchor—ideal for layered layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Strong root system—stabilizes substrate and absorbs nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Beginner friendly—easy to plant and maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLighting: low–moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlacement: midground to background\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCO2: not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTank size: 20 gallons and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 Plant the \u003cstrong\u003ecrown at sand level\u003c\/strong\u003e and let roots run under the cap. Skip root tabs—your soil does the feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFather Fish tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This sword loves a good soil bed. Plant it deep and walk away—it’ll grow clean, strong, and full without a single drop of ferts.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Build your \u003cstrong\u003enatural aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aqua-preta-soils\" title=\"Aqua Preta Natural Substrate\"\u003eAqua Preta soils\u003c\/a\u003e, add fast growers from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stem-plants\" title=\"Stem Plants Collection\"\u003eStem Plants Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and finish with easy accents from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/anubias\" title=\"Anubias Collection\"\u003eAnubias Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Father Fish Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51510609903889,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/0500\/8913\/files\/melon-sword-echinodorus-osiris-mid-background.webp?v=1760031300","url":"https:\/\/fatherfishaquarium.com\/products\/melon-sword-echinodorus-osiris","provider":"Father Fish Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}