Echinodorus ‘Quadricostatus’ from South America has characteristic light-green leaves 10-15 cm long which form a good contrast to the darker aquarium plants. It is most beautiful when planted in groups, each roset becoming 15-20 cm wide. In good conditions it produces runners which spread over the bottom. Very light leaves are a sign of a shortage of micro-nutrients. There is some confusion about the name of this plant, and it has been sold as Echinodorus bolivianus var. magdalenensis.
Previously known as Echinodorus 'Quadricostatus'.
Plant info Type: Rosulate Origin: South America
Growth rate: High
Height: 10 - 15+ cm (typical height after two months). Light demand: Low
Inspired by a tropical forest creek, David Braun arranged this shallow 70-litre aquarium to suggest movement from left to right. Seiryu stones and wood establish the flow, with ferns, moss and Cryptocoryne adding green texture around them.