{"product_id":"tropica-067a-tissue-culture-helanthium-tenellum-green","title":"Tropica 067A Tissue Culture - Helanthium Tenellum Green","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 067A Tissue Culture - Helanthium Tenellum Green\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 067A Tissue Culture - Helanthium Tenellum Green\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live Helanthium tenellum green carpeting plant for the aquarium foreground. It suits aquarists who want an easy, undemanding foreground plant that stays a fresh green. It was previously named Echinodorus tenellus 'Green'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and quite undemanding foreground plant, suited to carpeting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall rosulate plant that easily forms a carpet 5-10 cm (2-4\") high when the light is good and the bottom layer is nutritious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays fresh green even under intense light, unlike the usual, more reddish Helanthium tenellum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow light demand and low CO2 demand, so it doesn't need a high-tech setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow growth rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it in the foreground of your aquarium, where it can spread into a low, green carpet. For the best result, give it good light and a nutritious bottom layer. Under these conditions it can reach 5-10 cm (2-4\") in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquariums that need a green foreground carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarists looking for an easy, undemanding foreground plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted tanks with low light and low CO2 levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquascapers who want a green alternative to the more reddish standard Helanthium tenellum.\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: Cultivar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5 - 15+ cm (2 - 6+\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: 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\u003e1 x Tropica 067A Tissue Culture - Helanthium Tenellum Green (live aquatic aquarium plant)\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does Helanthium Tenellum Green grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt makes a carpet 5-10 cm (2-4\") high when the light is good and the bottom layer is nutritious. The plant info lists a height of 5 - 15+ cm (2 - 6+\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it turn red under strong light?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Even at an intense light level this variety stays fresh green, unlike the usual, more reddish Helanthium tenellum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need CO2 injection or very bright lighting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Both its light demand and its CO2 demand are listed as low. Good light and a nutritious bottom layer will still help it form a carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe growth rate is slow, so allow time for the carpet to fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same plant as Echinodorus tenellus 'Green'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Helanthium Tenellum Green was previously named Echinodorus tenellus 'Green'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a live plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, it is a live aquatic aquarium plant and is intended for use in aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUATIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40228181737526,"sku":"5703249867025","price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/Tropica067ATissueCulture-HelanthiumTenellumGreen2.jpg?v=1760184311","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/tropica-067a-tissue-culture-helanthium-tenellum-green","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}