{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-parva","title":"Cryptocoryne parva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne parva\u003c\/i\u003e is renowned as the smallest of all known \u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne\u003c\/i\u003e species, featuring narrow, rich green leaves that remain delightfully miniature under water. Native to the rivers of Sri Lanka, this dwarf water trumpet forms a stunning, low-maintenance grass-like foreground lawn that adds incredible depth and natural scale to freshwater aquascapes and nano tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne parva\u003c\/i\u003e is a slow-growing, rosette-forming foreground plant prized for creating authentic green carpets. Unlike many other species in its genus, it requires moderate-to-high lighting to prevent leaves from stretching. Beginners will appreciate its hardy nature and minimal pruning requirements, though establishing a dense carpet demands patience due to its deliberate growth rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne parva\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDwarf Water Trumpet, Little Water Trumpet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeground \/ Carpeting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate (Beginner-friendly with patience)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Slow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 to 2 inches (3 to 6 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLighting Demand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 59°F–82°F (15°C–28°C) | pH: 5.0–8.0 | Hardness: Soft to Hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Placement \u0026amp; Aquascaping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition \u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne parva\u003c\/i\u003e in the front third of the aquarium to establish a gorgeous, low-growing lawn. Separate dense nursery pots or tissue-culture portions into small, individual clumps containing 2 to 3 plantlets, spacing them a couple of centimeters apart. Over time, these individual plugs will merge via underground runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting \u0026amp; Growth Dynamics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause \u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne parva\u003c\/i\u003e naturally grows in shallow, open river waters, it demands slightly more light than other \u003ci\u003eCryptocoryne\u003c\/i\u003e varieties. Ensure it is never overshadowed by taller stem plants or large hardscape features. While its exceptionally slow growth rate means fewer trims, it also means patience is required while waiting for a complete carpet to form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Substrate \u0026amp; Fertilization\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species absorbs nutrients heavily through its root system. Pair it with a nutrient-dense aqusoil or supplement inert gravel substrates with root tabs. Regular dosing of liquid fertilizers focusing on iron and potassium will prevent leaf chlorosis or pinholes. Supplemental \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eCO2 \u003c\/span\u003einjection is not strictly required, but will noticeably accelerate runner production and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050290585940,"sku":"ST010450","price":5.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Cryptocoryneparva.jpg?v=1788861815","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/cryptocoryne-parva","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}