Plant ID please

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I got this plant over 5month ago... never new the name.. i was at a LFS and found it in the pond.. it had no roots just a stub with this plush purple leaves... I went back to the store and found them again.... They are under the name "BIG BEAR" After knowing this and wanting to buy the other 2 they had found... Their order cat. has them under swords big bear. Anyone know the real name? Google doesn't help

update can it be a Kleiner Bär Sword? Im getting closer but need some of u.

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Looks like a melon sword. If so it is not doing well. Do you use ferts? I suggust you take it out of the pot and plant it. Qustion: Does it have a bulb under the roots?
 
Yes they do.... nice and thick ones... the second plant has a long one... here some more pic of the second rescued one:

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