Bolivian Chain Sword (Helanthium bolivianus "Quadricostatus"), Bare Root

Bolivian Chain Sword is larger and has broader leaves than Pygmy Chain Sword, and it is a great carpeting plant for the aquascape! 

Bolivian Chain Sword (Helanthium bolivianus "Quadricostatus", formerly known as Echinodorus bolivianus) is a long-celebrated carpeting foreground plant in the aquarium hobby due to its ease of care and attractive grass-like appearance. This prolific plant can thrive under moderate or high lighting and does not have any special requirements beyond nutrient-rich substrate (which is a requirement of most aquatic plants with roots). It propagates through runners and plantlets, which can be clipped and replanted elsewhere in the aquarium. It can also be planted emersed in terrariums, paludariums, and viquariums.

Care for Bolivian Chain Sword is very simple. It grows quickly when provided with nutrient-rich substrate and moderate lighting. It will grow at a slower pace under low lighting. It should not be planted in the shadows of taller plants. Under optimal conditions, it can grow at such a rate that it needs to pruned regularly. Like many plants, this plant will respond significantly to CO2.  

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 What We Like About This Plant:

• Provides refuge for animal fry
• Excellent in low-tech setups
• Prolific and easy to prune
• Distinctive carpeting plant
• Very easy to maintain

Care Guidelines:

• Temperature: 72° - 86° F (22° - 30° C)
• pH: 6.2 - 7.5
• Lighting: Moderate to High
• Origin: Nursery grown, but indigenous to Mexico, Central America, and South America
• Aquarium placement: Foreground to Midground in medium to large tanks. Background in small to medium tanks.
• Care: Easy

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