Helanthium Quadricostatus

Product Details

Contents: Helanthium Quadricostatus

Dimensions: Variable (plant spreads through runners)

General Description

• Common Name(s): Broad Leaf Chain Sword
• Scientific Name: Helanthium Quadricostatus
• Visual Description: This aquatic plant features broad, green leaves that spread across the aquarium floor, creating a dense, carpet-like appearance.

Growing Conditions

• Light Requirements: Moderate to high
• Water Requirements: Prefers soft to moderately hard water, with good circulation
• Temperature Range: 22°C to 28°C
• Humidity Preferences: Fully submerged growth

Planting & Care

• Substrate Preferences: Requires a nutrient-rich substrate for optimal growth
• Fertilization Needs: Benefits from both substrate and liquid fertilization
• Propagation Methods: Propagates easily through runners, which can be trimmed and replanted
• Pruning/Tidying Up: Prune as necessary to control growth and spread

Placement

• Aquarium Placement: Foreground to midground, perfect for creating a lush, green carpet
• Attachment: Plant directly into the substrate
• Spacing Requirements: Initially space plants about 10 cm apart; they will fill in via runners

Compatibility

• Aquarium Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of freshwater aquarium setups
• Pest/Disease Resistance: Generally robust, but keep an eye out for signs of nutrient deficiencies

Special Requirements or Tips

• Special Care Instructions: Regular trimming will help maintain its dense carpet appearance and prevent overgrowth
• Seasonal Care: Stable aquarium conditions year-round will support consistent growth

Ecological Impact

• Invasiveness: Non-invasive when kept in controlled aquarium conditions
• Benefit to Wildlife: Provides excellent cover and foraging ground for small fish and invertebrates