{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-parva","title":"Cryptocoryne parva","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s a \u003cstrong\u003ecare guide for Cryptocoryne parva tissue culture cups\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the smallest Cryptocoryne species, perfect for foreground carpeting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse first\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wash off the nutrient gel from the tissue culture cup under clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivide\u003c\/strong\u003e: Separate into small clumps using tweezers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant each clump a few centimeters apart in the substrate to allow gradual spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💡 Lighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow to medium light\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unlike many carpeting plants, Cryptocoryne parva tolerates lower light but grows very slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8–10 hours daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soft to moderately hard water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Growth \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e: Optional, but supplementation speeds up growth and helps maintain compact form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Root tabs are especially beneficial since Cryptocoryne parva is a heavy root feeder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrimming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minimal trimming needed; growth is slow and steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🐠 Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForeground plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for creating a natural carpet in aquascapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContrast\u003c\/strong\u003e: Its small, grass-like leaves pair well with larger Cryptocoryne species or rocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTissue culture plants are \u003cstrong\u003epest-free\u003c\/strong\u003e and algae-free, making them safe to introduce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth is \u003cstrong\u003every slow\u003c\/strong\u003e, so patience is essential. It may take months to form a dense carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid frequent uprooting or disturbance, as Cryptocoryne species dislike being moved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquadepot","offers":[{"title":"1 plant small 3cm","offer_id":45003777802310,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/9995\/files\/SHOPIFYPHOTO_3.jpg?v=1779296028","url":"https:\/\/microaquaticshop.com.au\/products\/cryptocoryne-parva","provider":"Micro Aquatic Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}