Echinodorus Vesuvius

Helanthium Bolivianus Vesuvius

This is an Echinodorus species with green leaves.
What makes this plant special is its spiral-shaped leaf that grows upwards in the aquarium like a corkscrew.

Due to this leaf shape, the Echinodorus Vesuvius is often confused with a Vallisneria species. However, this plant does not make underground runners but grows from a rosette. Vesuvius is difficult to grow and is therefore not always available.

Place in the aquarium: front & middle zone
Max height of the plant: 20 cm
Temperature: 18-28ºC
pH: 5.5-7.5
KH: 0-14
Co2: 10-40 mg/l
Light: normal to high
Family: Alismataceae
Origin: does not occur in nature
Plant type: Rosette plant