{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-parva-bare-root","title":"Cryptocoryne Parva - bare root","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xp1xo\" data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"131\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCryptocoryne Parva Bare Root\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eAdd a compact, lush foreground to your aquascape with \u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eCryptocoryne parva\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the smallest species in the Cryptocoryne family. Supplied as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"300\"\u003ebare root plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is ready to be planted directly into your aquarium substrate, making it an excellent choice for creating neat, low-growing carpets and natural aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eUnlike many other Cryptocoryne species, Cryptocoryne parva maintains its compact size and attractive bright green leaves, making it ideal for the foreground of planted aquariums. Once established, it is a hardy, slow-growing plant that requires minimal maintenance and provides long-lasting beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eThis versatile plant thrives in a wide range of freshwater aquarium conditions and benefits from nutrient-rich substrates and regular fertilisation. 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