TCulture Helanthium ‘Quadricostatus’ (Pot/TC Cup)

Description

The former dwarf Echinodorus species have been botanically reclassified several years ago and placed in the genus Helanthium. Typical is their growth behavior with formation of runner plants. Little by little the substrate is overgrown. Therefore, one should always reduce the stand a little at intervals. The cultivar name ‘Quadricostatus’ refers to the fruit with four ribs. For medium to larger aquariums this foreground plant is highly recommended. Very popular for South America aquariums with angelfish or discus fish.

Complete botanical name

Helánthium boliviánum (Rusby) Lehtonen & Myllys

Family
Alismataceae

Genus
Helanthium

Difficulty
easy

Usage
Midground, Nano tanks, Foreground, group, Foreground, ground cover

Aquascaping
forms a grass-like lawn

Growth
fast

pH value
5 – 7

Temperature tolerance
10 – 30°C

Carbonate hardness
0 – 14°dKH

General hardness
0 – 30°dGH

Propagation
Runners

Can grow emersed?
yes

Source
Flowgrow