Bolivian Helanthium
Helanthium bolivianum
Easy
Medium Light
CO2: Optional
Growth Rate
Medium
Size
Small
Position
Foreground
Type
Rosette
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
22.0-28.0°C
72-82°F
pH
6.0-7.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
Medium Light
CO2
Optional
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Optional
Pruning
Optional
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About
Similar to Tenellus but with slightly broader leaves. Forms beautiful carpets of compact rosettes.
Care Notes
Root fertilization encourages propagation via stolons. Pruning stolons keeps spread in check.
Propagation
Stolons; clump division
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Helanthium bolivianum |
|---|---|
| Family | Alismataceae |
| Type | Rosette |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Medium Light |
| CO2 | Optional |
| Growth | Medium |
| Position | Foreground |
| Size | Small |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Optional |
| Pruning | Optional |
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