{"product_id":"tropica-010-tissue-culture-marsilea-hirsuta","title":"Tropica 010 Tissue Culture - Marsilea hirsuta","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 010 Tissue Culture - Marsilea hirsuta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 010 Tissue Culture - Marsilea hirsuta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live carpeting aquarium plant from Australia that spreads quickly by runners. It suits aquarists who want a lush foreground carpet with plenty of variety in leaf shape, without a demanding light or CO2 setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms a carpet by sending out runners and spreading rapidly around the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsually arrives with leaves like a four-leaf clover, then goes through a transitional period before settling into its own growth form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan develop a low form with single leaves, similar to a large Glossostigma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternatively, it can grow two-, three- or four-lobed leaves at varying heights from 2-10 cm (0.8-4\"), depending on growth conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow light and low CO2 demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium growth rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists who want a carpeting plant for the foreground or open areas of a planted tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted tanks where low light and low CO2 are the norm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists who enjoy a plant whose leaf form changes with the growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Carpeting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5 - 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2 demand: Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropica 010 Tissue Culture - Marsilea hirsuta, a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does Marsilea hirsuta come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt originates from Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need high light or CO2 injection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Both its light demand and its CO2 demand are rated low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stay in the four-leaf clover shape?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot necessarily. It is usually delivered with four-leaf clover-like leaves, but after a transitional period it develops other leaf types. These include a low form with single leaves, or two-, three- or four-lobed leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall do the leaves grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLobed leaves can vary in height from 2-10 cm (0.8-4\"), depending on growth conditions. The overall plant height is listed as 5 - 20+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGrowth rate is medium. The plant forms runners and spreads rapidly around the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a live plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUATIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40207174762550,"sku":"5703249010070","price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/Tropica010TissueCulture-Marsileahirsuta2.jpg?v=1760185948","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/tropica-010-tissue-culture-marsilea-hirsuta","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}