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Helanthium Vesuvius, previously known as Echinodorus Vesuvius or Twisted Chain Sword, is a unique and eye-catching freshwater aquarium plant that is native to South America. It belongs to the Alismataceae family and is characterized by its long, narrow, and twisted leaves that grow in a spiral pattern.
This plant can grow up to 30 cm in height and forms a dense rosette of leaves that resembles a tuft of grass. The leaves are a striking shade of green and are twisted and curled, giving the plant a distinctive and dramatic appearance.
Helanthium Vesuvius is a relatively easy plant to care for and can thrive in a range of lighting conditions. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and benefits from regular doses of liquid fertilizers. CO2 injection can help promote optimal growth, but is not always necessary.
Propagation of Helanthium Vesuvius can be achieved by runners that emerge from the parent plant. These runners can be left to grow into new plants or trimmed and replanted elsewhere in the aquarium. The plant can also be propagated by dividing the rhizome.
Overall, Helanthium Vesuvius is a unique and striking plant that can add a dramatic element to any aquascape. It can be used to create a focal point in the aquarium or as a background plant to add depth and dimension to the tank. With its ease of care and distinctive appearance, it is a popular choice among aquarium enthusiasts looking to add a touch of drama to their aquariums.
- Sold as small bare-root plants, bunched plants or potted plants.
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.
Scientific Name |
Helanthium bolivianum 'Vesuvius' |
Synonym |
Echinodorus Vesuvius |
Common Name |
Twisted Chain Sword, Twisted Sword |
Placement |
Midground / Background |
CO2 |
Not required |
Growth Rates |
Slow |
Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
Can it grow emerged? |
Yes |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium - High |
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WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE
Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
- Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
- We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
- We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
- Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.