{"product_id":"tropica-133f-tissue-culture-juncus-repens","title":"Tropica 133F Tissue Culture - Juncus Repens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 133F Tissue Culture - Juncus Repens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 133F Tissue Culture - Juncus Repens\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live aquatic aquarium plant with a grass-like look, suited to aquarists who want an easy stem plant that grows steadily and can be multiplied from cuttings. It is undemanding to grow and can change colour depending on how it is lit and fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to cultivate and rather undemanding, so it suits a wide range of planted tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate but constant growth makes it an easy-to-handle plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrass-like foliage that shifts colour with your lighting and nutrient levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be propagated by cuttings, just like stem plants, so one plant can become several\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuncus repens originates from swampy areas of southeast North America. Its natural habitat is part of why this grass-like species copes so readily with aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour and Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder unhindered light with a good dose of micronutrients, the plant assumes a reddish-brown hue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder moderate light, it shows a pleasant green colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide medium light and medium CO2 for steady growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor reddish-brown tones, give it unhindered light along with a good dose of micronutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a green look, keep lighting at a moderate level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo propagate, take cuttings as you would with a stem plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep an eye out for green spot algae, as this plant is a little susceptible to it\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 looking for an easy, undemanding grass-like stem plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted tanks with medium light and medium CO2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists who want to propagate their own plants from cuttings\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: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 10 - 20+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eWhat colour will Juncus repens be in my aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt depends on your lighting. Under unhindered light and a good dose of micronutrients it assumes a reddish-brown hue, while under moderate light it is a pleasant green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat light and CO2 levels does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth light demand and CO2 demand are rated Medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGrowth is medium, moderate but constant, which keeps the plant easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I propagate it myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. 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