Tropica 1-2-Grow! Helanthium 'Quadricostatus'
Helanthium 'Quadricostatus', formerly known as *Echinodorus quadricostatus*, is a fast-spreading rosette plant ideal for creating lush green carpets or midground clusters. With its bright green, lance-shaped leaves, this species adds volume and vibrancy to planted aquariums. The Tropica 1-2-Grow! tissue culture form ensures a healthy, pest-free start—perfect for aquascapers who value easy, fast growth.
✓ Fast-growing, low-maintenance carpeting rosetteHelanthium 'Quadricostatus' naturally forms dense clusters, creating a soft foreground or midground carpet in both low- and high-tech aquariums.
Rosette Foreground / Midground Fast-Growing
Key Features
- Bright green foliage: Adds a lively, natural feel to aquascapes.
- Spreads quickly: Produces runners that fill in open areas efficiently.
- Low maintenance: Easy to grow and suitable for beginners.
- Tissue culture grown: Pest-free, algae-free, and 100% safe for shrimp tanks.
- Flexible placement: Works as both a dense carpet or midground bush.
Care Guidelines
| Scientific Name |
Helanthium bolivianum ‘Quadricostatus’ |
| Type |
Rosette / Foreground to Midground |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Height |
5 – 15 cm |
| Lighting |
Low – Medium |
| CO₂ |
Optional (encourages faster and denser carpet growth) |
| Placement |
Foreground or Midground |
| Propagation |
By runners spreading horizontally through the substrate |
Planting Tips
- Remove all tissue culture gel and separate into small clusters before planting.
- Plant individual clumps several centimetres apart to allow runners to spread naturally.
- Provide nutrient-rich substrate for strong root development.
- Trim excess runners occasionally to maintain shape and density.
Tip: Combine Helanthium 'Quadricostatus' with slower-growing Cryptocoryne or Anubias species for a balanced, layered aquascape.
Shop Tropica 1-2-Grow! Helanthium 'Quadricostatus' in Canada from Aquascaperoom. Clean, pest-free tissue-cultured plants shipped nationwide — perfect for foreground or midground aquascaping.
