Aquarium plant

Helanthium tenellum "parvulum"

ForegroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

Helanthium tenellum "parvulum" is a rosette plant for foreground planting. Recorded care includes medium care and medium light and required CO₂.

Water parameters include temperature 18–26 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Required

Water conditions

Temperature
18–26 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
2–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Runners

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Alismataceae
Genus
Helanthium

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FAQ

Where should Helanthium tenellum "parvulum" be planted?

Use it for foreground planting.

What light does Helanthium tenellum "parvulum" need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Helanthium tenellum "parvulum"?

Temperature: 18–26 °C.