{"product_id":"helanthium-quadricostatus-tropica","title":"Helanthium Bolivianum 'Quadricostatus' - Tropica","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelanthium 'Quadricostatus' | A Delicate and Graceful Foreground Plant From South America\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHelanthium 'Quadricostatus' is a beautifully elegant and underappreciated aquarium plant native to South America, where it grows along riverbanks and shallow waterways from Colombia to Bolivia. With its slender, lance-shaped light green leaves reaching 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) in length, it brings a soft, graceful texture to the aquascape that contrasts beautifully against darker, broader-leaved plants such as Anubias, Bucephalandra, and darker stem plants. Planted in groups — where each rosette spreads to 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) wide — it creates a lush, flowing mid to foreground carpet that adds real depth and movement to any layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA relatively unfussy and rewarding plant to keep, Helanthium 'Quadricostatus' is an excellent choice for aquarists looking for something a little more refined and less common than the ubiquitous Amazon Sword — to which it is closely related.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Naming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is some confusion surrounding this plant in the hobby and trade. It has historically been sold under several names including Echinodorus bolivianus var. magdalenensis and Echinodorus quadricostatus. All refer to the same plant — if you have encountered it under any of these names, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eScientific name: Helanthium quadricostatus (syn. Echinodorus bolivianus var. magdalenensis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: South America — Colombia to Bolivia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGrowth rate: Moderate under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeight: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSpread per rosette: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLight demand: Low to medium — thrives even in lower light conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCO2: Not required, though supplementation encourages stronger growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBest placement: Foreground to midground, planted in groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant in groups of 5 or more for the most natural and visually impactful display. Given good conditions — adequate lighting, a nutrient-rich substrate, and stable water parameters — this plant will produce runners that spread naturally across the substrate, gradually filling in to create a lush, carpeting effect with minimal intervention. Very pale or yellowing leaves are a sign of micronutrient deficiency — dose a quality liquid fertiliser containing iron and trace elements to restore colour and vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll community fish, shrimp, and snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eParticularly stunning alongside darker leaved plants where its light green colouration provides maximum contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExcellent for low-tech planted tanks and beginner aquascapers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48592344154334,"sku":null,"price":13.59,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/2-16.png?v=1786493859","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/helanthium-quadricostatus-tropica","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}