Plant:
Bolivian chain sword
Helanthium bolivianum
formerly Echinodorus quadricostatus
Freshwater
Height13–60 cm
Care levelBeginner
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Water
Temperature21–28 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH6.5–7.4
49
General hardness4–12 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness0–14 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Character and care
- LightMedium
- Added CO₂Low
- GrowthFast
- Where to plantForeground, midground