{"product_id":"echinodorus-angustifolia-copy","title":"Echinodorus parviflorus 'Tropica'","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"235\" data-start=\"181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"235\" data-start=\"184\"\u003eEchinodorus parviflorus ‘Tropica’ – Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"237\"\u003eEchinodorus parviflorus ‘Tropica’ is a compact, versatile sword plant native to South America, known for its small, lance-shaped leaves and tidy rosette growth. Its moderate height and elegant form make it suitable for mid-ground or foreground placement in medium to large aquariums. The bright green foliage provides a natural and structured look, adding texture and depth to nature-style and biotope aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"654\"\u003eThis cultivar thrives in nutrient-rich substrate and moderate lighting. It spreads steadily through runners, forming new plantlets that maintain a neat and manageable layout. While CO₂ injection is not required, it promotes faster growth and fuller, more vibrant leaves. Echinodorus parviflorus ‘Tropica’ is hardy and adaptable, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced aquascapers seeking a reliable, low-maintenance sword plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1133\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003eCare Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1315\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1144\" data-start=\"1135\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosette \/ Sword plant\u003cbr data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1189\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003eEchinodorus parviflorus\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Tropica’\u003cbr data-end=\"1228\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1244\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropica Sword\u003cbr data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1272\" data-start=\"1261\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alismataceae\u003cbr data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1288\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-ground to Foreground\u003cbr data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required (beneficial for fuller growth)\u003cbr data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr data-end=\"1461\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1476\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 – 7.5\u003cbr data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1521\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 – 28 °C\u003cbr data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1535\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-rich substrate preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1603\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners\u003cbr data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1625\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 – 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"baka","offers":[{"title":"Loose","offer_id":41429581496453,"sku":"WP71","price":55.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Potted","offer_id":41429581529221,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/files\/echinodorus_parviflorus_tropica.webp?v=1763190012","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/echinodorus-angustifolia-copy","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}