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HELANTHIUM BOLIVIANUM QUADRICOSTATUS – Foreground Aquarium Plant
HELANTHIUM BOLIVIANUM QUADRICOSTATUS is a South American aquarium plant featuring light green leaves 10-15 cm long, creating a beautiful contrast with darker plants. Best planted in groups, each rosette can spread to about 15-20 cm wide, forming a dense and decorative carpet. Very light leaves may indicate a micronutrient deficiency, suggesting the need for adequate fertilization. Often sold as Echinodorus bolivianus var. magdalenensis, it is perfect for brightening up the foreground of any aquascape.
Main features:
Origin: South America
Height: 10-15 cm
Rosette width: 15-20 cm
Color: Light green
Ideal for: Group planting, foreground
Fast growth with proper nutrients
Natural indicator of mineral deficiencies
Cultivation and usage: HELANTHIUM BOLIVIANUM QUADRICOSTATUS is supplied as part of the Tropica 1-2-Grow! range, cultivated in vitro to ensure no snails, algae, or pesticides. Before planting, carefully rinse off the nutrient gel under running water. Then divide the plant into 6-8 portions using sharp scissors and plant the sections into the substrate with tweezers to create a natural-looking carpet.
Why choose HELANTHIUM BOLIVIANUM QUADRICOSTATUS? It is an easy yet highly decorative plant, brightening the aquarium layout with its light color and compact growth, perfect for both beginners and experienced aquascapers.
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