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Helanthium tenellum

Helánthium tenéllum

Family: Alismataceae
Genus: Helanthium

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Nano Tank
Foreground
GROUP
Foreground
Carpet

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

10-35°C(opt: 23°C)

CO2

20-40mg/L

pH

5-7.5

Nutrients

Description

Helanthium tenellum, also known as Echinodorus tenellus, is a small species of sword plant that forms runners. It is variable and originates from the American tropics, specifically Brazil. The submerged leaves are narrow, pointed, and medium to olive green or reddish in color, measuring 6-10 cm in length and 1.5 mm in width. The widest part of these leaves lies approximately 2 cm below the tip.

Helanthium tenellum

Growth Rate

Fast

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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