{"product_id":"helanthium-bolivianum-quadricostatus-tissue-culture","title":"Helanthium Bolivianum 'Quadricostatus' Tissue Culture","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBushy, medium-sized carpeting plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily separates into multiple plant starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% clean with no algae, duckweed, or snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNot available to be shipped to Hawaii and Alaska.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelanthium bolivianum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Quadricostatus' is a cousin of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwarf-chain-sword\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epygmy chain sword\u003c\/a\u003e that is known for its vibrant, spring green color that contrasts well with darker plants and decor. This species has grass-like blades that form into a compact, bushy plant about 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) tall and 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) wide. Provide a nutrient-rich substrate (such as aquatic soil or a well-established, non-soil substrate) or plenty of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/easy-root-tabs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eroot tabs\u003c\/a\u003e for optimal growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelanthium bolivianum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Quadricostatus' or \u003cem\u003eEchinodorus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Quadricostatus'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative To:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSouth America\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to Midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Light: \u003c\/strong\u003eLow to Medium Light 10-35 PAR \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"(click to see our PAR chart)\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/3149\/files\/par_brightness_graphic_v3_with_tank_sizes_32ec4d9e-f111-496a-8440-0cad69724507.png?v=1714069077\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(click to see our PAR chart)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/collections\/the-easy-range\/products\/easy-root-tabs\" title=\"Root Tabs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEasy Root Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Easy Green\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/collections\/the-easy-range\/products\/easy-green-all-in-one-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEasy Green liquid fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spreads via runners across the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Being a natural product, sizes can vary from what is shown.***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirections:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Upon receiving the tissue culture plant, immediately open the container and rinse off any excess liquid from the roots.\u003cbr\u003e2. Gently separate the plant into multiple small clumps.\u003cbr\u003e3. Use \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/products\/planting-tweezers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplanting tweezers\u003c\/a\u003e or your fingers to push the roots of the sword deeply into the substrate until they are completely buried. Pull out the plant slightly so that the crown (i.e., the base of the plant where all the leaves come out) is not covered with substrate.\u003cbr\u003e4. If the plant keeps popping out of the ground, try inserting the plant at an angle or wrap a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/products\/plant-weights\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplant weight\u003c\/a\u003e at the bottom of the plant to keep it anchored.\u003cbr\u003e5. Make sure to add lots of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/products\/easy-root-tabs\" rel=\"null noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eroot tabs\u003c\/a\u003e if you’re using inert substrate or if your nutrient-rich substrate is depleted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Care for Helanthium Bolivianum Quadricostatus\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Bolivian chain sword care is very easy, so start by using low to medium lighting between 10-35 PAR. \u003cbr\u003e— Why is my new sword plant melting? Sword plants are sometimes known to experience melting when they suddenly move to a new environment. To help the plant recover faster and grow new leaves that are accustomed to your water parameters, leave the roots planted in the ground and make sure to provide nutrient-rich planted tank substrate or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/collections\/plant-supplies\/products\/easy-root-tabs\" title=\"Root Tabs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEasy Root Tabs\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e— Why is my chain sword turning brown after it was growing so well? Sword plants absorb lots of nutrients from the ground, so it may be a nutrient deficiency. If the leaves are yellowing or turning pale after a couple of months, please add more \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/easy-root-tabs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eroot tabs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e— How to trim \u003cem\u003eHelanthium bolivianum\u003c\/em\u003e: If the sword plant has dying or melting leaves, cut them off at the base of the leaf. If you wish to prune your chain sword carpet to look like a field of grass, use \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/curved-aquarium-plant-scissors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecurved scissors\u003c\/a\u003e to cut all of the leaves to an even height, much like mowing a lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Propagate Chain Sword\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce they become well-established, chain swords self-propagate by sending out runners all across the substrate, which can quickly provide ground cover for an entire aquarium. The new baby plants can be trimmed off and replanted or left to grow out naturally. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41028837933125,"sku":"068TC","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0311\/3149\/files\/helanthium-bolivianum-quadricostatus-tissue-culture-2925943.jpg?v=1766094849","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumcoop.mom\/products\/helanthium-bolivianum-quadricostatus-tissue-culture","provider":"Aquarium Co-Op","version":"1.0","type":"link"}