{"product_id":"b0fb69b91q","title":"Live Plant Japanese Cress (Lead Bunch - 1 Pack \/ Cardamine Lyrata)","description":"\u003cdiv style='font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, sans-serif; color: #333; max-width: 800px;'\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eJapanese Cress (Cardamine lyrata) forms fast-growing, trailing stems with bright green foliage perfect for naturalistic freshwater scapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eThrives in medium to high light and grows rapidly in CO₂-enriched tanks; can also adapt to lower-tech conditions with regular trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eShips as a lead bunch with rooted stems ready for propagation by cuttings or anchoring into substrate or hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCare Requirements – Medium to High Light; 8–10 hrs\/day – CO₂ optional – Propagation is by stem cuttings in nutrient-rich substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eSubstrateSource inspects each plant prior to shipping and ships all plants in healthy, stable condition with proper packing materials to ensure its safe arrival during shipping. Each plant is backed with a 100% dead-on-arrival replacement guarantee. To qualify, customers must provide a photo of the DOA plant within 24 hours of delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSubstrateSource\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSubstrateSource\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCardamine Lyrata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLead Bunch - 1 Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePLANT_SEED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eItem Type Keyword\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eaquarium-decor-live-plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eunit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eCardamine lyrata, commonly known as Japanese Cress, is a fast-growing, creeping aquatic stem plant with delicate, clover-like leaves that add visual softness and movement to freshwater aquascapes. Its trailing growth pattern allows it to creep along substrate or cascade from midground and background positions, especially under bright light.\n\nThis plant thrives in medium to high light (8–10 hrs\/day) and benefits from CO₂ injection and nutrient-rich water, though it can adapt to lower-tech setups. It spreads quickly through stem cuttings and often develops floating shoots if left untrimmed. The bright green foliage adds freshness and contrast when paired with red plants or dense hardscape.\n\nCardamine lyrata ships as a lead bunch with multiple stems, ready for separation and planting into the substrate or attaching along driftwood and stone. It’s a favorite among aquascapers for its ability to soften rigid structures and create a wild, natural aesthetic with minimal care.\n\nCommon Name: Japanese Cress\nCare Level: Easy to Moderate\nSuggested Placement: Midground to Background\nLighting: Medium to High; 8–10 hrs\/day\nGrowth Rate: Fast\nPropagation: Stem cuttings\nCO₂ Requirement: Optional; enhances growth\nMature Height: 20–30 cm\nGenus: Cardamine\nSpecies: lyrata\nPlant Type: Aquatic Plant\nGrowth Form: Creeping Stem\nColor Accents: Bright Green\nFamily: Brassicaceae\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SubstrateSource","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53228838879513,"sku":"B0FB69B91Q","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7303\/7593\/files\/img_ff91fc8d-3ebf-49b3-a4aa-9dec756a0781.jpg?v=1790014024","url":"https:\/\/mypetexplorer.com\/products\/b0fb69b91q","provider":"Pet Explorer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}