{"product_id":"lilaeopsis-brasiliensis","title":"LILAEOPSIS BRASILIENSIS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLilaeopsis brasiliensis – Hardy Grass-Like Carpet Plant for Aquascapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 Natural Lawn Effect\u003cbr\u003e Lilaeopsis brasiliensis, commonly known as Brazilian Micro Sword, is a low-growing, grass-like aquatic plant ideal for creating a lush green carpet in planted aquariums. Its slender, bright-green blades resemble a miniature underwater lawn, making it an excellent foreground choice for Nature-style, Iwagumi and Dutch aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔵 Compact \u0026amp; Spreading Growth\u003cbr\u003e This hardy plant develops compact patches that gradually expand across the substrate. It spreads through runners, allowing individual clumps to slowly join together and form a dense, uniform carpet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟡 Moderate Growth Rate\u003cbr\u003e Lilaeopsis brasiliensis grows at a moderate pace and rewards patience. With suitable conditions, it steadily fills the foreground while maintaining its attractive grass-like appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟣 Lighting \u0026amp; CO₂\u003cbr\u003e It performs best under moderate to high lighting and benefits considerably from CO₂ supplementation. It can also be grown in low-tech aquariums, although growth will generally be slower and the carpet less dense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟠 Easy to Plant \u0026amp; Maintain\u003cbr\u003e For the best results, divide the plant into small portions and space them evenly across the foreground. This gives the runners room to spread and allows the carpet to develop gradually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔴 Regular Trimming Encourages a Dense Carpet\u003cbr\u003e Occasional trimming helps prevent excessive vertical growth and encourages a shorter, more compact appearance. Regular maintenance also helps keep the foreground neat and promotes lateral spreading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟢 Is Lilaeopsis brasiliensis beginner-friendly?\u003cbr\u003e Yes, although beginners should be prepared to give it time to establish. It is relatively hardy but performs best with moderate to high lighting, good nutrition and CO₂.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔵 How should I plant Lilaeopsis brasiliensis?\u003cbr\u003e Divide it into small clumps and plant them with some space between each portion. This allows the runners to spread naturally and gradually fill the foreground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟡 Can I grow it in a low-tech tank?\u003cbr\u003e Yes. It can grow without injected CO₂, but growth is typically slower and the resulting carpet may be less dense. Stronger lighting and CO₂ will encourage faster spreading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟣 How often should I trim it?\u003cbr\u003e Trim as needed to prevent excessive vertical growth. Regular trimming encourages lateral spreading and helps maintain a short, tidy lawn-like appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Shires Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":54552607686993,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1068\/3301\/9217\/files\/FF7E408A-055B-481C-A994-BA87A407225B.jpg?v=1786526581","url":"https:\/\/threeshiresaquaticgardens.co.uk\/products\/lilaeopsis-brasiliensis","provider":"Three Shires Aquatic Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}