{"product_id":"mermaid-weed-proserpinaca-palustris-live-plant","title":"Mermaid Weed (Proserpinaca palustris) (Live Plant)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eProserpinaca palustris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as Mermaid Weed, is an aquatic plant with delicate, finely serrated leaves that range from green to coppery orange and reddish tones depending on growing conditions. Its upright stems and distinctive feather-like foliage create a textured, eye-catching appearance in planted aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mermaid Weed, Marsh Mermaidweed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProserpinaca palustris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stem plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate; benefits from strong lighting and supplemental CO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Midground to background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Americas, including North America, Central America, and the Caribbean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic care information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProserpinaca palustris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an attractive aquatic stem plant known for its distinctive serrated leaves, which become finely divided and feather-like when grown underwater. Its foliage can develop beautiful copper, orange, or reddish tones under strong lighting, while lower light may result in greener growth. Plant stems in nutrient-rich substrate and provide adequate nutrients and stable water conditions. Supplemental CO₂ is recommended for stronger growth and more intense coloration. Propagate by trimming the stems and replanting the cuttings. Regular pruning helps maintain a bushy shape and prevents lower leaves from becoming shaded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KeepingFishSimple","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67748227219645,"sku":"LIVE-PLANT-PROSERPINACA-PALUSTRIS","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2716\/2486\/files\/Proserpinacapalustris.png?v=1791879752","url":"https:\/\/keepingfishsimple.com\/products\/mermaid-weed-proserpinaca-palustris-live-plant","provider":"KeepingFishSimple","version":"1.0","type":"link"}