{"product_id":"microcarpaea-minima-merrill-tc-ic299","title":"Microcarpaea Minima Merrill  - IC299","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMicrocarpaea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eminima is a small, fragile wetland plant that may grow both above and below water and is native to Southeast Asia, Japan, and northern Australia. It can be found in and around shallow, warm, periodic bodies of water like puddles and rice fields, as well as on riverbanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt is the only member of the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMicrocarpaea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, and it is related to Glossostigma (Phrymaceae). Wim Tomey (Netherlands) was the first to introduce it as an aquarium plant from West Kalimantan, and it is still a rarity in the aquarium hobby. Microcarpaea minima Merrill is the species name in the ADA tissue culture line; the last part is the author citation of the species name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis plantlet grows as low cushions with 3-5 cm long, narrow leaves and little pale purple flowers on slender stalks in its terrestrial form. With up to 20 mm length and 1-2 mm wide leaves, the submerged stems grow straight, branching, and a little chaotic in all directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis plant is not difficult to cultivate, although it does benefit from bright lighting, soft to medium-hard water, and CO₂ supplementation. Because it is thermophilic, the temperature should be much above 20 degrees Celsius. Planting the fragile stems might be a little tricky, so tweezers are recommended. Trimming the spreading, developing shrubs will keep them at a manageable height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eAquascapers may be unfamiliar with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMicrocarpaea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eminima. It looks great in small tanks as a low, light green bush or little carpet in the foreground or middle ground. It stands out among the foreground plants with its tiny, almost needle-like leaves. Its cushion-like terrestrial form could be useful in emersed setups, where its tiny flowers and fruit capsules could be expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBenefits from bright lighting, soft to medium-hard water, and CO₂ supplementation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUse  tweezers to plant it as its very fragile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"accordion_title\"\u003ePlant Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-514400654\" class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n\t\t\u003ca id=\"accordion-514400654-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain active\" href=\"#accordion-item-tissue_culture\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-514400654-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cbutton class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"icon-angle-down\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cspan\u003eTissue Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-514400654-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" style=\"display: block;\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-514400654-label\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTissue culture plants are young aquatic plants that are developed in-vitro in aquatic plant propagation laboratories. This unique cultivation ensures these plants are devoid of undesired snails, algae, and pesticides, making them completely safe for even the most delicate fish and shrimp species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe offer a diverse range of tissue cultured aquarium plant varieties. Our cultures provide substantial planting portions, and when combined with high-quality fertilizers and \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCO₂\u003c\/span\u003e injection will grow into healthy aquatic plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJust lower the root portion of the tissue culture's clump that needs to be planted directly into the soil until it is buried halfway into the aquatic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-1682006244\" class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n\t\t\u003ca id=\"accordion-1682006244-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-disclaimer_for_live_plants\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1682006244-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cbutton class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"icon-angle-down\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimer for Live Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-1682006244-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1682006244-label\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe website's content serves as general information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe take excellent care to make sure your Live Plants arrive safely and in good health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeing a natural product, appearance can vary slightly from photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease double-check that the Live Plants you order are exactly what you want before submitting your order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlants that you decide you don't want after placing the order cannot be returned or refunded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOnce the plant is planted in your space it shall be at your sole risk, we are not responsible if you lose any live plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Splashy Fin Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42136958730325,"sku":"sfxc697 - microcarpaea minima merrill tc - ic299","price":300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/8813\/2181\/files\/6522_microcarpaea-minima-merrill-tc-ic299-img.jpg?v=1770806991","url":"https:\/\/splashyfin.com\/products\/microcarpaea-minima-merrill-tc-ic299","provider":"Splashy Fin Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}