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Helanthium Quadricostatus - Tissue Culture Cup
Helanthium Quadricostatus - Tissue Culture Cup
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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
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