Helanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus'

Helanthium 'Quadricostatus' from South America has characteristic light green leaves 10-15 cm long that offer great contrast with darker aquarium plants. It is most beautiful when planted in groups and reaches 15-20 cm in width. It thrives even in low light.

In good conditions, it produces streaks that spread across the bottom. Very pale leaves are a sign of micronutrient deficiency. There is some confusion about the name of this plant, and it has been sold as Echinodorus bolivianus var. magdalenensis.