Helanthium ‘Quadricostatus’: from South America has characteristic
light-green leaves 10-15 cm long which form a good contrast to the
darker aquarium plants. It is most beautiful when planted in groups,
each roset becoming 15-20 cm wide. In good conditions it produces
runners which spread over the bottom. Very light 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.
Previously known as Echinodorus ‘Quadricostatus’.
Type: | Rosulate |
Origin: | South America |
Growth Rate: | High |
Height: | 10-15 cm |
Light Demand: | Low |
CO2: | Low |
Tropica 1-2-Grow plants are very young plants cultivated and delivered
directly from Tropica’s laboratory. The plants are guaranteed to be free
from snails, algae and pesticides and therefore are totally harmless
for sensitive shrimp and fish.