Tropica Helanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus'

Helanthium ‘Quadricostatus’ from South America has characteristic light green leaves 10-15 cm long which offer a great contrast to the darker aquarium plants. It is most beautiful when planted in groups, each rosette becoming 15-20 cm wide. Thrives well even at a rather low light.

In good conditions, it produces runners which spread over the bottom. Very pale leaves are a sign of a shortage of micro-nutrients. There is some confusion about the name of this plant, and it has been sold as Echinodorus bolivianus var. magdalenensis. 

Plant info

Type:RosulateOrigin:South America

Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation.Growth rate:High

Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants.Height:10 - 15+

Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank.Light demand:Low

The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L.CO2 :Low

A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L.