Common Name: Corkscrew Sword
Family: Alismataceae
Hellanthium bolivianum ‘Vesuvius’, also known as Echinodorus bolivianus 'Vesuvius' or Echinodorus sp. tortifolia, is a very unique looking plant with interesting corkscrew like green leaves which is how it gets it's common name. It is the first cultivar from the group of runner-forming sword plants (Helanthium, formerly in the genus Echinodorus). It was cultivated from Helanthium bolivianum 'Angustifolius' (aka Echinodorus angustifolius) by the aquatic plant nursery Oriental (Singapor). During Interzoo 2006, the Dutch company Stoffels International BV presented the new cultivar.
A very unique plant that can be planted in the midground either as a solitary plant or in groups.
Hellanthium bolivianum ‘Vesuvius’
Remove the plant from the pot and remove the rock wool and rinse in water. Remove dead leaves. Using aquascaping tweezers, plant in nutrient rich substrate.
Difficulty: Medium
Placement: Midground
Temperature: 60°F - 80°F
pH: 6 - 7
Carbonate Hardness: 0 - 14°dKH
General Hardness: 0 - 30°dGH
Lighting: Moderate
CO2: Recomended
Growth: Fast
Propagation: Runners
DO NOT RELEASE PLANTS AND LIVESTOCK INTO LOCAL WATERWAYS.
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