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Echinodorus quadricostatus (Easiest Carpet Plant)


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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