Tropica Helanthium bolivianum ‘Quadricostatus’

Helanthium bolivianum ‘Quadricostatus’ is a South American rosette plant with light-green leaves. The foliage is 10–15 cm long and provides a clear contrast against darker green plants in the aquarium.

Group planting and spread

Each rosette can become roughly 15–20 cm wide. Planting in groups makes use of the consistent colour, but leave enough space for that mature spread. The width describes one developed rosette rather than the size of a supplied pot.

In good conditions, the plant sends out runners across the bottom. Plan for the planting to expand beyond its starting points. This habit makes it useful for a connected lower area instead of a permanently isolated specimen.

Growing conditions

The plant can perform under fairly low light. Very pale leaves can indicate a shortage of micronutrients, so a change from its usual light-green appearance is a reason to review the nutrient routine and other growing conditions.

It has previously been known as Echinodorus ‘Quadricostatus’ and has also been sold as Echinodorus bolivianus var. magdalenensis. Those names explain older references to the same aquarium trade plant.

Choose the format

Helanthium bolivianum ‘Quadricostatus’ comes as Tropica 1-2-Grow! in vitro or as a potted plant. These are different supplied formats. The care description and the expected growth habit apply to the selected plant once it develops in the aquarium.

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