{"product_id":"salvinia-cucullata-floating-plant","title":"Salvinia Cucullata - Floating Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalvinia cucullata\u003c\/strong\u003e is a less common floating fern with small nickel-sized leaves that cup upward into distinctive pouches filled with air. Unlike the flatter Salvinia natans, the cupped shape gives it a sculptural look from above and helps it stay buoyant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt forms dense surface mats that shade the tank below — useful for discouraging algae, calming skittish fish, and giving shrimp cover. An excellent low-tech choice that needs no CO2 or special care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salviniaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the leaves dry from above and minimise surface splash — water sitting on the leaves causes them to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquascape Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67476069646640,"sku":"UNS-SAL-CUC-FLT","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/aquascapesupply.co\/products\/salvinia-cucullata-floating-plant","provider":"Aquascape Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}