{"product_id":"helanthium-bolivianum-latifolius-xingu","title":"Helanthium bolivianum (Latifolius \/ Xingu)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eHelanthium bolivianum\u003c\/i\u003e (commonly known in the aquarium hobby as \"Latifolius\" or \"Xingu\") is a hardy and adaptable rosette-forming chain sword plant featuring attractive, light-to-bright green linear leaves. Originating from South America, this versatile foreground-to-midground plant creates a stunning, grass-like lawn or natural cluster, making it an excellent selection for hobbyists looking to design a dynamic aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelanthium bolivianum\u003c\/i\u003e (Latifolius \/ Xingu) is a resilient, fast-propagating aquatic plant well-suited for both beginners and experienced aquascapers. It generates numerous runners that quickly form a dense green carpet in larger setups or a clean middle-ground accent in nano tanks. While undemanding, it rewards adequate lighting and nutrient-rich parameters with lush, vibrant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelanthium bolivianum\u003c\/i\u003e (Syn. \u003ci\u003eEchinodorus latifolius\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain Sword, Latifolius, Xingu Sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeground to Midground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy \/ Beginner-Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast via lateral runners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 to 12 inches (10 to 30 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate (Moderate to High encourages compact growth)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 68°F–86°F (20°C–30°C) | pH: 5.0–7.5 | Hardness: Soft to Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Placement \u0026amp; Aquascaping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition \u003ci\u003eHelanthium bolivianum\u003c\/i\u003e in the foreground of large aquariums where it has ample space to spread, or utilize it as a striking midground group in nano or medium-sized tanks. Plant individual specimens spaced a couple of inches apart in the substrate, ensuring the crown (where roots meet leaves) remains unburied to prevent rotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Growth Habits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant adapts easily to varied light intensities, though moderate-to-high lighting helps maintain a lower, tighter growth profile. Under lower light conditions, the leaves may stretch taller. It propagates actively by sending out underground runners that produce baby plantlets, which can later be trimmed and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Substrates, Nutrients \u0026amp; CO2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a heavy root feeder, \u003ci\u003eHelanthium bolivianum\u003c\/i\u003e thrives best in nutrient-rich aquarium soil or fine-grained gravel supplemented regularly with root tabs. Liquid fertilizers rich in iron are also beneficial to prevent pale or yellowing leaves. While supplemental carbon dioxide (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003e$\\text{CO}_2$\u003c\/span\u003e) is not strictly required, introducing it will accelerate runner production and intensify the vivid green coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050293043540,"sku":"ST010512","price":4.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Helanthiumbolivianum_LatifoliusXingu.jpg?v=1788853483","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/helanthium-bolivianum-latifolius-xingu","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}