Tenellus
Helanthium tenellum
Easy
Medium Light
CO2: Optional
Growth Rate
Medium
Size
Small
Position
Foreground
Type
Rosette
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
20.0-28.0°C
68-82°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
Small rosette plant ideal for the foreground. Forms dense carpets via stolons. Light‑green linear leaves.
Care Notes
Substrate fertilization improves propagation. Under strong light it takes on reddish tones. Versatile plant.
Propagation
Stolons; clump division
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Helanthium tenellum |
|---|---|
| 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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