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No enriched substrate on hand is fine too — a liquid nutrient or fertilizer covers the gap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuinely beginner-friendly plant overall — forgiving on light and CO₂, with regular trimming the main task.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-ludwigia-care-guide\"\u003eLudwigia Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos are for reference; color and leaf size vary considerably with lighting and nutrients. 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Neither is correct — the plant is \u003cem\u003eLudwigia glandulosa\u003c\/em\u003e, a species from the wetlands of the southeastern United States, not from Peru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are buying the same plant you have always known as Peruensis, correctly named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium to high. Intensity decides whether you get wine-red or olive-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Recommended, not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 68–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Required. 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Rubin does it on medium light in a low-tech tank — if earlier attempts at a red plant have failed, this is the one that changes that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoth leaf surfaces color up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/ludwigia-repens\"\u003eLudwigia repens\u003c\/a\u003e, which stays green on top and red underneath, Rubin holds red through the whole leaf. That is why it reads as a solid block of color from the front of the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow nitrate deepens it, but do not starve it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubin darkens when nitrate is kept modest and iron is dosed consistently. Cutting nitrate to zero stalls the plant instead — aim for lean but present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrim above a node and replant the cutting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each cut stem branches into two, so repeated trimming builds a dense red thicket rather than a row of single stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmersed stock changes shape after planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves grown out of water are thicker and often greener. The first submersed leaves are broader and considerably redder, so judge the plant by its new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-ludwigia-care-guide\"\u003eLudwigia Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium plants are living organisms and may naturally vary in size, shape, and coloration depending on season, lighting, and growing conditions. 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Under strong light the leaves run orange-red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your aquarium with our versatile selection of high-quality aquatic plants, available in three convenient formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh-cut Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6 loose, fresh-cut stems without root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBunched Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems without root, bundled with foam and lead weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotted Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems without root, potted with net pot and rockwool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Narrow Leaf Repens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eLudwigia arcuata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e — Needle Leaf Ludwigia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e — Southeastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Midground to background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipped size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems, roughly 4-8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8–16 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10 gallons and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — High. 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Individually the fine leaves look sparse — the texture only reads as texture in a mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows fast, which means it needs trimming on a schedule or the tops shade the base bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplant the trimmed tops and discard the old stems; cuttings root within days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily confused with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/ludwigia-brevipes\"\u003eLudwigia brevipes\u003c\/a\u003e, which is shorter and broader-leaved. If you want the finest texture, this is the one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? 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That is the trade name — see the note below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBare-root Plants |\u003c\/strong\u003e small clump portion, bare-root plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dwarf Hairgrass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eEleocharis pusilla\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eEleocharis parvula\u003c\/em\u003e (misapplied trade name)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e — Australia and New Zealand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Foreground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipped size\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small bare-root clump portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3–6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10 gallons and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy two scientific names?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwarf Hairgrass has been sold as \u003cem\u003eEleocharis parvula\u003c\/em\u003e in the aquarium trade for a very long time, and most hobbyists still know it by that name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEleocharis parvula\u003c\/em\u003e is a real species — but it is a \u003cstrong\u003ebrackish water plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, not suited to freshwater aquariums. 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Root feeder — nutrient substrate or root tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amphibious. Dry start works well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Substrate runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit the clump into many small portions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide into groups of a few blades and plant them an inch apart. Runners only travel into open substrate, so a single lump takes months longer to fill a foreground than the same plant spread out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping it alive is easy; carpeting it is not.\u003c\/strong\u003e That gap is why this is rated Intermediate. Survival needs little, but a dense low lawn needs strong light at substrate level and usually CO₂ — without both, expect a thin, stretched meadow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight reaching the substrate is what decides carpet versus stretch. Shaded hairgrass grows long and thin instead of dense and low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim the carpet once established. Cutting it back encourages runner growth rather than height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect the emersed blades to melt back after planting. New growth comes from the runners, not the original blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant the shorter version? See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/eleocharis-sp-mini-in-vitro\"\u003eDwarf Hairgrass 'Mini'\u003c\/a\u003e, which stays 1–2 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? 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This is normal and catches people out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt responds better to trimming than almost any stem plant. Cut it and each stem branches into two, which is how a few stems become a dense hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplant the trimmed tops rather than keeping bare lower stems — tops root within days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant stems a little apart. Packed tight the inner stems shade out and drop their lower leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike the standard rotundifolia, no amount of light will turn this one pink. If you want color from this genus, that is the plant to buy instead — 'Green' is here to be green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-rotala-care-guide-planting-trimming-propagation\"\u003eRotala Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos are for reference only. Leaf shape, height, and density may vary depending on lighting, nutrients, CO₂ levels, and aquarium conditions. 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It grows large, so it wants a tank with room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as loose bare-root plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh-Cut Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–2 individual bare-root plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBunched Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–2 plants bundled with foam and a plant weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotted Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–2 plants rooted in rockwool and net pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Martii Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eEchinodorus martii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eEchinodorus major\u003c\/em\u003e, Ruffled Amazon Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e — South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Midground to background; centerpiece in larger tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10–16 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required, though it drives larger leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 68–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Required. Heavy root feeder — nutrient substrate and root tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amphibious. Also grows emersed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adventitious plantlets on flower stalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGive it space before you buy it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature leaves arch wide as well as tall, so one plant occupies a lot of a 20-gallon tank. In a nano it will simply outgrow the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed at the roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swords take most of their nutrition from the substrate — root tabs under the crown do more than any liquid dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant the crown at substrate level.\u003c\/strong\u003e Burying it rots the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpect the first leaves to melt\u003c\/strong\u003e as it converts from emersed nursery growth. The second flush is the ruffled submerged form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt propagates from flower stalks, not runners.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature plant sends up an inflorescence carrying plantlets along its length; let each root, then cut it free and plant it separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-amazon-sword-echinodorus-care-guide\"\u003eAmazon Sword (Echinodorus) Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis plant grows large and is best suited for medium to large aquariums. Older leaves may melt back during transition; new growth will adapt to aquarium conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Bare-root Plants","offer_id":40618286972989,"sku":"BR-069","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Bunched","offer_id":39603579322429,"sku":"B-069","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Potted","offer_id":39603579355197,"sku":"P-069","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/products\/echinodorus-martii-492211.jpg?v=1625014009"},{"product_id":"staurogyne-repens","title":"Staurogyne Repens","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant a carpet that actually works in a low-tech tank? \u003cstrong\u003eStaurogyne repens\u003c\/strong\u003e is the one. 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Light must reach the substrate, not just the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 68–78°F · pH 6.0–7.0. Note the ceiling — HC struggles in warm tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Required. Nutrient-rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amphibious. Also grows emersed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runners and stolons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower’s Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature is the overlooked failure.\u003c\/strong\u003e People blame light and CO₂ when a carpet melts, but HC does poorly above about 78°F. In a tank running at 80–82°F for discus or similar, it will not hold — use Monte Carlo instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo names, one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most of the hobby knows it as \u003cem\u003eHemianthus callitrichoides\u003c\/em\u003e; the accepted name is now \u003cem\u003eMicranthemum callitrichoides\u003c\/em\u003e. You will see both on shop shelves and in forums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant small — three or four leaves per portion, half an inch apart. Large clumps rot in the middle and float off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA carpet that lifts is a rooting problem, not a nutrient problem. Press portions firmly into fine substrate and keep flow off them until they anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf this sounds like more than you want, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/micranthemum-monte-carlo\"\u003eMicranthemum Monte Carlo\u003c\/a\u003e carpets in similar style with far less demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-ultimate-carpet-plant-showdown-dwarf-baby-tears-vs-monte-carlo-vs-dwarf-hairgrass\"\u003ecarpet plant comparison: Dwarf Baby Tears vs Monte Carlo vs Dwarf Hairgrass\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos are for reference only. Actual plant size, shape, and density may vary based on growth stage and tank conditions. Some initial melting may occur during transition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Fresh-cut Plants","offer_id":39301337776189,"sku":"BR-218","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Bunched","offer_id":39301337808957,"sku":"B-218","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Rooted Potted","offer_id":40646698074173,"sku":"P-218","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/products\/hemianthus-callitrichoides-dwarf-baby-tears-899877.jpg?v=1625014054"},{"product_id":"anubias-pinto","title":"Anubias Pinto","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant white in a planted tank without paying for a tissue culture gamble? \u003cstrong\u003eAnubias Pinto\u003c\/strong\u003e is the answer. 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Higher light sharpens the variegation but invites algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required. Liquid fertilizer is enough to keep the leaves clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 72–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required. Epiphyte — attach the rhizome to hardscape and never bury it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Amphibious epiphyte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rhizome division\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrower's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA step up from a plain Anubias, not a difficult plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e White tissue carries no chlorophyll, so a Pinto grows slower than a green nana and has less margin for error. 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Also available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/anubias-pinto-mini-size\"\u003esmall starter size\u003c\/a\u003e and as sterile \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/products\/anubias-pinto-in-vitro\"\u003eVitro Culture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to go deeper? Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-ultimate-anubias-care-guide-light-placement-propagation-for-beginners\"\u003eAnubias Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos are for reference; variegation pattern, leaf count and size vary with every plant — no two Pintos are alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Bare-root Plants","offer_id":39603288506429,"sku":"BR-514","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rooted Potted","offer_id":39603288539197,"sku":"P-514","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1430\/7150\/files\/anubias-barteri-var-pinto.png?v=1709876084"},{"product_id":"anubias-petite-white","title":"Anubias Petite White","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant white in a plant that survives a low-tech tank? \u003cstrong\u003eAnubias Petite White\u003c\/strong\u003e carries irregular white variegation across small dark-edged leaves — one of the rarest Anubias in the trade, on the same tough rhizome as every other Anubias. 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Read our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquariumplantsfactory.com\/blogs\/news\/the-ultimate-anubias-care-guide-light-placement-propagation-for-beginners\"\u003eAnubias Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. 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In a small tank that difference is what makes it usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy, vibrant \u003cstrong\u003eLeptochilus pteropus ‘Trident Mini’\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated and prepared by Aquarium Plants Factory®, available in multiple planting formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBare-root Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 3+ leaf portion, loose rhizome with some roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBunched Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 3+ leaf portion bundled with foam and plant weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotted Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 3+ leaf portion, potted in rockwool and net pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trident Java Fern Mini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eLeptochilus pteropus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Trident Mini' (syn. \u003cem\u003eMicrosorum pteropus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e — Foreground to midground, attached to driftwood, stone or décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2–4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — 68–82°F · pH 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not required. 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