Tropica 068 Tissue Culture - Helanthium Bolivianum Quadricostatus

Tropica 068 Tissue Culture - Helanthium Bolivianum Quadricostatus

Tropica 068 Tissue Culture - Helanthium Bolivianum Quadricostatus is a live aquatic aquarium plant from South America, used to create contrast in aquascapes when planted in groups. Its light-green rosettes stand out against darker plants, which makes it a good choice for aquarists who want a fresh, bright accent without demanding lighting or CO2.

Key Benefits

• Light-green leaves 10-15 cm (4-6") long that contrast well with darker aquarium plants
• Looks best planted in groups, with each rosette reaching 15-20 cm (6-8") wide
• High growth rate, so groups fill out well
• Produces runners that spread over the bottom in good conditions
• Low light and low CO2 demand, which suits many home aquariums in South Africa

How to Use

Plant it in groups rather than singly, as this is when it looks its best and the contrast with darker plants is strongest. Allow each rosette 15-20 cm (6-8") of width as it matures. In good conditions it sends out runners across the bottom, so leave space for it to spread.

Very light leaves are a sign of a shortage of micro-nutrients. If your plants look pale, review the micro-nutrient supply in your aquarium.

Suitable For

• Aquascapers who want a light-green contrast plant for groups in the mid-ground or foreground
• Aquarists looking for a fast-growing plant with low light and low CO2 requirements
• Freshwater aquariums where a rosette-type plant is wanted

Specifications

• Type: Rosulate
• Origin: South America
• Growth rate: High
• Height: 10 - 15+
• Light demand: Low
• CO2: Low
• Leaf length: 10-15 cm (4-6")
• Rosette width: 15-20 cm (6-8")

Name Information

There is some confusion about the name of this plant. It has been sold as Echinodorus bolivianus var. magdalenensis, and was previously known as Echinodorus 'Quadricostatus'. You may see any of these names when comparing listings.

What's Included

• One live aquatic aquarium plant, supplied as a tissue culture (Helanthium Bolivianum Quadricostatus, product code 068)

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does this plant get?
The light-green leaves are 10-15 cm (4-6") long, and each rosette becomes 15-20 cm (6-8") wide.

Does it need CO2 or strong lighting?
No. Both its light demand and its CO2 demand are listed as low.

Why are my plant's leaves very pale?
Very light leaves are a sign of a shortage of micro-nutrients, so check the micro-nutrient supply in your aquarium.

Will it spread across the aquarium?
In good conditions it produces runners that spread over the bottom. It also has a high growth rate.

Is this the same as Echinodorus bolivianus var. magdalenensis?
There is some confusion over the name. This plant has been sold as Echinodorus bolivianus var. magdalenensis, and was previously known as Echinodorus 'Quadricostatus'.

Is it a real plant?
Yes. This is a live aquatic aquarium plant from South America.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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