{"product_id":"lilaeopsis-brasiliensis-novaezelandiae","title":"Lilaeopsis brasiliensis (Novaezelandiae)","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8da76cb071cb5c9d-104\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-424\"\u003eThe Brazilian Micro Sword (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-424\"\u003eLilaeopsis brasiliensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-424 citation-end-424\"\u003e) is a popular, low-growing foreground aquarium plant native to South America, celebrated for its narrow, bright green, grass-like leaves that create a stunning underwater lawn effect.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8da76cb071cb5c9d-105\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-423\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-423\"\u003eLilaeopsis brasiliensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-423 citation-end-423\"\u003e (commonly known as Micro Sword) reaches an average height of 4 to 7 cm, spreading horizontally via underground runners (stolons) to form a dense, lush carpet.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-422 citation-end-422\"\u003eWhile it requires moderate care and patience due to its slow initial establishment phase, it is a rewarding and accessible option for beginners aiming to master natural aquascaping layouts.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\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\u003eLilaeopsis brasiliensis\u003c\/i\u003e (Syn. \u003ci\u003eLilaeopsis novae-zelandiae\u003c\/i\u003e in trade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth America\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 (Ideal for carpeting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 to 2.5 inches (4 to 7 cm)\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\u003eSlow to Moderate\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\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended (Medium, 6–14 mg\/L)\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: 60°F–82°F (15°C–28°C) • pH: 6.5–7.5\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 id=\"p-rc_8da76cb071cb5c9d-106\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Planting \u0026amp; Substrate Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8da76cb071cb5c9d-106\"\u003eTo achieve a seamless lawn, success begins with proper planting technique. \u003cspan class=\"citation-421 citation-end-421\"\u003eUnpot the plant, gently wash away any nutrient gel or Rockwool, and divide the portion into small individual clumps consisting of a few stems each.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Plant these small portions roughly 2 to 3 cm apart in a nutrient-rich aqusoil or fine-grained aquarium gravel. \u003cspan class=\"citation-420 citation-end-420\"\u003eBury only the root system while keeping the crown (where leaves sprout) exposed above the substrate to prevent crown rot.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8da76cb071cb5c9d-107\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Lighting, Nutrients \u0026amp; CO2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8da76cb071cb5c9d-107\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-419\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-419\"\u003eLilaeopsis brasiliensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-419 citation-end-419\"\u003e requires adequate lighting intensity to maintain a compact, low-profile growth habit.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e If lighting is too dim, the blades will stretch upward awkwardly. \u003cspan class=\"citation-418 citation-end-418\"\u003eWhile it can survive in low-tech setups, supplementing with carbon dioxide (CO2) and balanced liquid micro- and macro-fertilizers will drastically accelerate runner expansion and enrich leaf coloration.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8da76cb071cb5c9d-108\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Maintenance \u0026amp; Propagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_8da76cb071cb5c9d-108\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-417 citation-end-417\"\u003eMaintenance is minimal due to its slow vertical growth rate.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-416 citation-end-416\"\u003eOnce established, the carpet will naturally thicken on its own via lateral runners.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Routine pruning is rarely needed except to trim stray runners that wander into neighboring hardscape elements or open swimming areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050293731668,"sku":"ST010822","price":4.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Lilaeopsisbrasiliensis_Novaezelandiae.jpg?v=1788803771","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/lilaeopsis-brasiliensis-novaezelandiae","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}