{"product_id":"rosette-sword","title":"Rosette Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlant Name: Rosette Sword (Echinodorus parviflorus)\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: 72-82°F (22-28°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: Rosette Sword is a compact sword plant native to South America. It is often associated with the popular “Tropica Sword” variety, which is prized for its smaller size and dense growth. Unlike many larger Amazon Sword species, Rosette Sword maintains a relatively compact appearance, making it an excellent choice for smaller planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance: Rosette Sword produces broad, lance-shaped green leaves that grow outward from a central rosette. Its foliage typically ranges from bright to deep green, with new leaves emerging from the center of the plant. Under favorable conditions, it develops into a dense, attractive cluster of lush foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Use: Excellent as a midground plant or background accent in smaller aquariums. Its compact, bushy growth makes it ideal for creating a natural tropical appearance without taking up as much space as larger Amazon Sword varieties. It also provides shelter and resting areas for small fish and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation: Mature plants may produce flower stalks that develop daughter plantlets. Once these plantlets have several healthy leaves and roots, they can be carefully separated and replanted into the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Rosette Sword is a heavy root feeder and benefits greatly from nutrient-rich substrate or regular root-tab fertilization. It is highly adaptable to low-tech aquariums and does not require CO2 injection. When planting, keep the crown slightly above the substrate to prevent rot. Removing older outer leaves encourages healthy new growth from the center of the rosette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mastah Betta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67679214895404,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8947\/4092\/files\/IMG-3974.png?v=1793049836","url":"https:\/\/mastahbetta.com\/products\/rosette-sword","provider":"Mastah Betta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}