{"product_id":"japanese-cress","title":"Japanese Cress","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Name: Japanese Cress (Cardamine lyrata)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level: Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate, aquarium soil, or sand\/gravel supplemented with root tabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Lighting: Low to moderate lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Temperature: 64-77°F (18-25°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Plant Size: Up to 8-16 inches (20-40 cm) in height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeground, Midground, or Background?: Midground to Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed CO2?: Not required, but beneficial for faster and fuller growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun Fact: Japanese Cress is a fast-growing stem plant from East Asia known for its attractive, round leaves. Its stems can develop roots at the nodes and spread across nearby surfaces, giving it a beautiful creeping or cascading growth pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance: Japanese Cress produces delicate, light-green stems with rounded to kidney-shaped leaves. Its loose, branching growth gives it a soft and natural appearance that contrasts nicely with more rigid aquarium plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Use: Excellent for the midground or background of planted aquariums. It can be allowed to grow vertically or regularly trimmed to encourage a shorter, bushier growth pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation: Extremely easy to propagate through stem cuttings. Cut sections containing several nodes can be replanted directly into the substrate, where they quickly develop new roots and shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Japanese Cress generally prefers cooler aquarium temperatures. In consistently warm tropical tanks, its growth may become weaker or less compact, so good lighting, nutrients, and regular trimming help maintain healthy growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mastah Betta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54076051292460,"sku":null,"price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8947\/4092\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep15_2026_10_31_10PM.png?v=1789547509","url":"https:\/\/mastahbetta.com\/products\/japanese-cress","provider":"Mastah Betta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}