{"product_id":"pearl-weed","title":"Pearl Weed","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"64\"\u003ePearl Weed\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eHemianthus micranthemoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is a popular foreground stem plant known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"174\"\u003etiny, bright green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003eand fast-growing, bushy appearance. Native to South America, it is often used as a carpeting or midground plant in freshwater aquariums, creating dense, vibrant greenery that provides a natural look and excellent hiding spots for small fish and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eThis plant is \u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"465\"\u003emoderate in care\u003c\/strong\u003e and thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"530\"\u003ehigh-light aquariums with CO₂ supplementation\u003c\/strong\u003e, which encourages compact growth and a lush carpet effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"596\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"673\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"694\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"747\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to Midground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003ePearl Weed grows quickly and responds well to trimming. Stems can be cut and replanted to create \u003cstrong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"931\"\u003edense clusters or carpets\u003c\/strong\u003e. CO₂ injection and nutrient-rich water help maintain tight growth, while high light enhances the plant’s bright green coloration. 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