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Melon Sword Comparison Guides

Use these comparisons when you like the job Melon Sword does in the scape but want to weigh it against other plants with a similar role, shape, or care profile.

PlacementMidground
LightModerate
DifficultyBeginner
FlowModerate (Standard)
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Amazon Sword

Echinodorus amazonicus

Direct Alternative
Rosette / Crown Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerModerate

Broadleaf Sword

Echinodorus bleheri

Direct Alternative
Rosette / Crown Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerLow

Radican Sword

Echinodorus cordifolius

Direct Alternative
Rosette / Crown Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerModerate

Uruguay Sword

Echinodorus uruguayensis

Direct Alternative
Rosette / Crown Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerModerate

African Water Fern

Bolbitis heudelotii

Direct Alternative
Rhizome / Epiphyte Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerLow

Balansae

Cryptocoryne crispatula

Direct Alternative
Rosette / Crown Plant
Background
Midground
BeginnerModerate

Congo Anubias

Anubias heterophylla

Direct Alternative
Rhizome / Epiphyte Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerLow

Dwarf Water Lily

Nymphaea stellata

Direct Alternative
Bulb / Tuber Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerModerate

Gillet's Anubias

Anubias gilletii

Direct Alternative
Rhizome / Epiphyte Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerLow

Orchid Lily

Barclaya longifolia

Direct Alternative
Bulb / Tuber Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateModerate

Ruffled Aponogeton

Aponogeton crispus

Direct Alternative
Bulb / Tuber Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerModerate

Sivadasan's Crypt

Cryptocoryne sivadasanii

Direct Alternative
Rosette / Crown Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateLow

Slender Anubias

Anubias gracilis

Direct Alternative
Rhizome / Epiphyte Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerLow

Spade-leaf Anubias

Anubias hastifolia

Direct Alternative
Rhizome / Epiphyte Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerLow

Spiral Crypt

Cryptocoryne spiralis

Direct Alternative
Rosette / Crown Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerLow

Tiger Lotus

Nymphaea lotus

Direct Alternative
Bulb / Tuber Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerModerate

Tricolor Lily

Nymphaea micrantha

Direct Alternative
Bulb / Tuber Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateModerate

Broad-leaved Crypt

Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia

Direct Alternative
Rosette / Crown Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerLow

Spatterdock

Nuphar japonica

Direct Alternative
Bulb / Tuber Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateModerate

Giant Sagittaria

Sagittaria platyphylla

Direct Alternative
Stolon / Runner Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerModerate

Guppy Grass

Najas guadalupensis

Direct Alternative
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerLow

Needle Leaf Ludwigia

Ludwigia arcuata

Direct Alternative
Stem Plant
Midground
Background
IntermediateHigh

Afzel's Anubias

Anubias afzelii

Related Option
Rhizome / Epiphyte Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerLow

Anubias Barteri

Anubias barteri

Related Option
Rhizome / Epiphyte Plant
Midground
Background
BeginnerLow