{"title":"Stem Plants","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ambulia-limnophila-sessiliflora","title":"Ambulia (Limnophila sessiliflora)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eAmbulia\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eLimnophila sessiliflora\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-growing, easy-care aquatic plant known for its delicate, feathery green leaves and vibrant growth.\u003cbr data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eSometimes called \u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eAsian Ambulia\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eDwarf Ambulia\u003c\/strong\u003e, this hardy stem plant adapts well to a wide range of water conditions and makes a perfect background filler for any freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eIts dense, bushy growth provides shelter for shrimp and small fish while helping to absorb excess nutrients and prevent algae growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003ePlant Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eLimnophila sessiliflora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambulia, Asian Ambulia, Dwarf Ambulia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium (high light increases density)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eCO₂ requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but enhances growth and colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003epH range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem cuttings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eTrim regularly to maintain compact growth and prevent shading lower leaves. Replant trimmed tops to fill in gaps. Works beautifully as a green contrast behind red or pink plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eWhy We Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e✔ Perfect beginner-friendly stem plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e✔ Fast-growing and highly adaptable\u003cbr data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e✔ Great oxygenator and shrimp shelter\u003cbr data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e✔ Creates lush background texture\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aura Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807090413777,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4797\/2049\/files\/ambulia_cc9bad57-ec7d-4c62-8245-b6c539354880.png?v=1762491387"},{"product_id":"bacopa-monnieri-moneywort-water-hyssop","title":"Bacopa monnieri (Moneywort \/ Water 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