{"title":"Tropica - 10 avril 2026 - Les Plantes Aquatiques","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"blyxa-japonica","title":"Blyxa japonica","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Blyxa japonica originates in the nutrient rich shallow pools of water, wet lands and slowly flowing rivers in East and South East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe plant has gained notoriety thanks to the late Takashi Amano and his aquarium works from the 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlyxa has a distinct grass-like appearance that moves easily in the circulating aquarium water creating a sense of dynamicity in comparison to other more robust plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43659210948847,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9511\/3711\/products\/2-2.jpg?v=1670779478"},{"product_id":"eriocaulon-cinereum","title":"Eriocaulon cinereum","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe genus Eriocaulon is usually adapted to soft water. 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It needs very good light to develop its beautiful red shades, just like CO2 addition and soft water are vital to ensure optimal growth. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCut the longest stems 5-10 cm from the ground and replant them in the group.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43660839387375,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9511\/3711\/products\/2_7331ef04-fede-4237-bcb5-4fb9d4024c57.png?v=1670858237"},{"product_id":"rotala-rotundifolia-green","title":"Rotala rotundifolia 'Green'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Asiatic Rotala sp. ‘Green’ is very similar to Rotala rotundifolia, but its leaves remain fresh and bright green, even with intensive light. Stems becomes 40-50 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. The plant forms many side shoots willingly and obtains a beautiful, bushy and \"hanging\" growth. Prune it frequently to maintain healthy growth. An ideal starter plant that looks best when planted in large groups. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43660844007663,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9511\/3711\/products\/2_91201774-b33d-47f4-842b-3b654a96a6ba.jpg?v=1670858502"},{"product_id":"rotala-rotundifolia-hra","title":"Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRotala 'H’ra' has rather narrow leaves and an overhanging or creeping growth. 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