{"product_id":"potted-ruffle-sword","title":"Potted Ruffle Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe popular Ruffle Sword (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEchinodorus martii\/ major) grows rather large!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAs the name suggests, Ruffle sword produces eye-catching long spears with frilled edges in bright green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Stunning as a single specimen piece in Nano aquariums, or planted in a trio in a larger aquarium. These can grow quite large, so keep trimming the side shoots and older leaves to control the size a bit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSwords (Echinodorus) are one of the most difficult aquatic plants to kill, and they are fairly slower growing. They won't need anything special in terms of lighting, filtration, or temperatures, but could use a nutrient rich soil to look their best. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf they are happy, they'll grow right out of your tank, and may even produce beautiful little white flowers for you. It's rewarding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSwords are hearty plants, similar to things like Java fern or Anubias; so if you have fish that are nippy and like to dig (small cichlids, loaches, goldfish etc), these plants will work for your set up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotted sword is between 6-10\" tall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEMERGENT-GROWN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65-80 Degrees Fahrenheit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePh 6-8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow to Medium light intensity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown immersed or submerged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium growth speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot tabs recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there's always the possibility of harmless snail or dwarf shrimp hitchhikers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass Grown Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46325713862827,"sku":"119100","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0142\/7371\/files\/Ruffle-Sword-Aquatic-Plants-Glass-Grown.jpg?v=1773778313","url":"https:\/\/walnutcreekpet.com\/products\/potted-ruffle-sword","provider":"Walnut Creek Pets LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}