{"product_id":"banana-plant-lily-for-freshwater-aquariums-easy-nymphoides-aquatica-as-a-dormant-or-sprouted-bulb","title":"Banana Plant Lily for Freshwater Aquariums, Easy Nymphoides aquatica as a Dormant or Sprouted Bulb","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd an unusual foreground or midground plant to a freshwater aquarium. Nymphoides aquatica grows from thick banana-shaped tubers resting on the substrate and sends round lily-like leaves upward on slender stalks, creating a recognizable shape without requiring injected carbon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose one dormant bulb without leaves or one bulb that has already sprouted. The source lists beginner care, low-to-medium light, water from 72–82°F and pH 6.0–7.5. Mature height is listed at 4–8 inches, although longer surface leaves may develop if left untrimmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanana-shaped tubers create a distinctive freshwater aquarium focal point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner care profile requires low-to-medium light and no added carbon dioxide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDormant and sprouted bulb options preserve two exact source conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant can grow in plain gravel or sand without a specialized substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound leaves may be trimmed at the base to maintain compact growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: Nymphoides aquatica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: aquarium foreground to midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature height stated by source: 4–8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater range: 72–82°F; pH 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions: dormant bulb without leaf or sprouted bulb with leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRest the tubers on top of the substrate and never bury them, because buried tubers can rot. A dormant bulb can be normal; provide the listed conditions and allow time for new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Plants Factory","offers":[{"title":"Bulb Without Leaf","offer_id":44557300138087,"sku":"SHP-6861-A6D2EE","price":32.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sprouted Bulb With Leaf","offer_id":44557300170855,"sku":"SHP-6861-627679","price":37.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/6209\/8279\/files\/001-3D25881DB08948D13FAD47035A1A29476F95CADCC5539B922C4F975C0524A4BD.jpg?v=1788527429","url":"https:\/\/cozypawwear.com\/products\/banana-plant-lily-for-freshwater-aquariums-easy-nymphoides-aquatica-as-a-dormant-or-sprouted-bulb","provider":"CozyPaw Wear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}