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HELANTHIUM BOLIVIANUM 'QUADRICOSTATUS' – Light Green Rosette Aquarium Plant
Helanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus' is a South American aquarium plant highly appreciated for its compact form and light green leaves, which create a beautiful contrast with darker-toned aquatic plants. Its slender, delicate leaves grow between 10 and 15 cm long, making it ideal for the foreground or midground areas of the aquarium. Each rosette can expand to a width of 15-20 cm, forming stunning groups that give the aquarium a lush and natural appearance.
Helanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus' grows quickly under good lighting conditions and in nutrient-rich substrates. Monitoring leaf coloration is important, as very pale leaves may indicate a micronutrient deficiency, easily corrected through targeted fertilization. This plant has a complex taxonomic history and was previously marketed under the name Echinodorus bolivianus var. magdalenensis.
Main features:
Origin: South America
Light green leaves 10-15 cm long
Rosette width: 15-20 cm
Fast growth with good lighting
Ideal for foreground and midground placement
Requires nutrient-rich substrate and micronutrients
Suitable for creating compact and natural groups
Tolerant to various water conditions
Cultivation and aquascaping use:
Helanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus' is especially suitable for natural or Dutch-style layouts where a soft and bright carpeting effect is desired. When planted in small groups, it creates an outstanding visual impact, particularly when alternated with red or dark green-leaved varieties. It propagates easily through runners, allowing rapid colonization of surrounding areas. It is a perfect choice for aquarists seeking a hardy, decorative, and easy-to-manage plant.
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