1-2-Grow! Tropica Proserpinaca palustris Tissue Culture Aquatic Plant (

$13.99

🌿 1-2-Grow! Tropica Proserpinaca palustris Tissue Culture Aquatic Plant 🌿

Add an exotic, eye-catching element to your aquascape with Tropica’s 1-2-Grow! Proserpinaca palustris, also known as Mermaid Weed. This striking stem plant transforms under high lighting and CO₂, developing vibrant reddish-orange hues and delicate, serrated leaves resembling aquatic ferns.

Proserpinaca palustris undergoes a unique transition from green, rounded juvenile leaves to finely serrated, red-toned submerged leaves, making it a dynamic choice for planted aquariums. It works beautifully as a midground or background plant, adding contrast and depth to aquascapes.

🌱 Why Choose 1-2-Grow! Tropica Tissue Culture?

✔️ Pest-Free & Algae-Free – Grown in sterile lab conditions for a healthy start.
✔️ Safe for Shrimp & Fish – Free from harmful pesticides or contaminants.
✔️ Color-Changing Effect – Develops intense red hues under high light.
✔️ Compact Portion – Ideal for nano tanks and larger aquariums.

💧 Plant Care Guide:

  • Lighting: Moderate to High (High light enhances red coloration)

  • CO₂: Recommended for vibrant growth and color development

  • Nutrients: Prefers nutrient-rich substrate and liquid fertilizers, especially iron

  • Placement: Midground, Background

  • Temperature: 64°F – 82°F (18°C – 28°C)

  • pH: 5.5 – 7.5

  • Growth Rate: Moderate

🌿 Benefits:

✅ Adds a stunning red-to-orange gradient to aquascapes.
✅ Provides shelter for shrimp and small fish.
✅ Transforms leaf shape as it transitions from emersed to submerged growth.
✅ Absorbs excess nutrients, improving water quality.

🎁 What You’ll Receive:

1 x Tissue Culture Cup of Tropica Proserpinaca palustris, grown in sterile conditions and ready to introduce to your aquarium after rinsing.

💡 Pro Tip: To achieve the best red coloration, provide strong lighting, CO₂ injection, and iron-rich fertilizers. Regular trimming encourages bushier growth.

🚫 Important:

  • Remove from tissue culture gel and rinse thoroughly before planting.

  • Stable water parameters and consistent nutrient dosing will ensure optimal color and growth.

Enhance your aquascape with the vibrant transformation of Tropica’s Proserpinaca palustris! Order yours today! 🌿🐠

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