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    Echinodorus quadricostatus (Easiest Carpet Plant)

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    Echinodorus quadricostatus

    — also known as the Cuban Broad Leaf Chain Sword — is a fast-growing, foreground aquatic plant prized for its lush, carpet-forming appearance and ease of care. Here’s a detailed breakdown perfect for your aquascaping or product listing needs:

    🌱 Botanical Profile

    • Scientific Name: Echinodorus quadricostatus (often traded under Helanthium bolivianum ‘Quadricostatus’)
    • Family: Alismataceae
    • Common Name: Cuban Broad Leaf Chain Sword
    • Origin: South America (notably Brazil and surrounding regions)

     

    🌿 Appearance & Growth

    • Leaf Color: Light to medium green
    • Leaf Shape: Broad, lanceolate leaves with subtle ribbing
    • Size: Typically 10–15 cm tall; spreads 15–20 cm wide
    • Growth Habit: Forms dense rosettes and spreads via runners
    • Growth Rate: Fast, especially under bright lighting

     

    💧 Tank Requirements

    Parameter Ideal Range
    Temperature 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
    pH 6.5–7.4
    Hardness 4–12 °dGH
    Lighting Moderate to high
    Substrate Nutrient-rich or gravel with root tabs

     

    🌾 Propagation

    • Method: Produces runners with daughter plants
    • Tip: Let runners establish before separating and replanting for best results

     

    🌟 Aquascaping Use

    • Placement: Foreground or midground in nano tanks
    • Effect: Creates a vibrant, grassy carpet that contrasts beautifully with darker or red plants
    • Compatibility: Ideal for community tanks and beginner-friendly setups

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