{"product_id":"tropica-042-tissue-culture-gratiola-viscidula","title":"Tropica 042 Tissue Culture - Gratiola Viscidula","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 042 Tissue Culture - Gratiola Viscidula\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 042 Tissue Culture - Gratiola Viscidula\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live aquatic stem plant for freshwater aquariums, grown either as a low carpet or as a compact mid-ground cushion. It suits aquarists who want a distinctive, dense foreground or mid-ground plant and can give it good light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive look: the somewhat \"thorny\" appearance of the submersed form makes Gratiola viscidula very easy to recognise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible layout: trimmed regularly, it stays very low and almost carpeting, but it also presents well as a fore\/mid-ground cushion plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense growth: the stems branch willingly and spread, giving the plant a very dense appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairly easy to grow: it is quite easy to keep as long as it gets good light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA newer hobby plant: it originates from North America and is relatively new to the aquatic hobby, so it stands out from the usual foreground choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive Gratiola viscidula good light. For a low, almost carpet-like look, trim it regularly to keep it short. Left to grow, it works as a fore\/mid-ground cushion plant. Each stem is approximately 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8\") wide and can reach 10+ cm (4\"+) tall, so plan placement and trimming around that height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists wanting a low carpet or a fore\/mid-ground cushion plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks with medium light and medium CO2\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: Stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3 - 10+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Gratiola viscidula be grown as a carpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. With regular trimming it can be kept very low and almost carpeting. It also looks good as a fore\/mid-ground cushion plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe height range is 3 - 10+, and each stem can grow to 10+ cm (4\"+) tall. Regular trimming keeps it low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much light and CO2 does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth light demand and CO2 demand are rated medium. The plant prefers good light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it fast growing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Its growth rate is slow, though it branches and spreads willingly to form a dense look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGratiola viscidula originates from North America and is relatively new to the aquatic hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a real plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, it is a live aquatic aquarium plant for freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUATIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40228198776886,"sku":"5703249842022","price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/Tropica042TissueCulture-GratiolaViscidula2.jpg?v=1760183734","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/tropica-042-tissue-culture-gratiola-viscidula","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}