Aquarium plant

Helanthium bolivianum 'Vesuvius'

Midground, BackgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

Helanthium bolivianum 'Vesuvius' grows as a rosette plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 20–26 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
20–26 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Runners

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Alismataceae
Genus
Helanthium

Similar plants

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FAQ

Where should Helanthium bolivianum 'Vesuvius' be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Helanthium bolivianum 'Vesuvius' need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Helanthium bolivianum 'Vesuvius'?

Temperature: 20–26 °C.