{"product_id":"chlorophytum-in-pot","title":"Chlorophytum In Pot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis potted Chlorophytum is the dwarf false spider plant, a grassy, striped foliage plant often sold for aquariums. We would rather be upfront than sell it under false pretences: it is not a true aquatic and will not thrive fully submerged for the long term. It is a lovely plant for a paludarium, riparium or terrarium, or for temporary emersed use with its roots wet and leaves in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe genus hails from tropical West Africa and Asia, growing in humid, shaded ground rather than in open water. It is at its best with damp roots and foliage in humid air – the conditions of a bog, riparium margin or planted terrarium – not held under the surface of an aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eArching, grass-like leaves striped in green and pale cream rise from a compact rootstock, typically 15–25 cm tall. Emersed it holds firm, upright foliage and colour; submerged the leaves gradually soften, pale and eventually rot over weeks to a few months. It is supplied in its pot so you can grow it on above the waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it emersed – along the back edge of an open-top tank with leaves above water, in the damp zone of a paludarium or riparium, or in a terrarium. In a fully submerged aquascape treat it as a short-term green accent only, and expect to replace it as it declines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it in or plant it from its pot into a moist, nutrient substrate with the crown above the waterline; it is a root feeder that responds to root tabs. It propagates by plantlets on runners and by dividing the rootstock, exactly as a garden spider plant does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate light suits it, and no CO2 is needed. The single most important requirement is that it not be permanently submerged: give it wet feet and humid air and it will thrive for years; drown it and it will slowly melt. Comfortable at 20–28 °C in typical indoor conditions. Feed the roots and keep humidity high for emersed growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorophytum bichetii (syn. Chlorophytum laxum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDwarf False Spider Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical West Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow (submerged); moderate emersed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot a true aquatic – emersed \/ paludarium use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmersed edge \/ Paludarium \/ Riparium \/ Terrarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot tabs (root feeder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable, soft to hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlantlets on runners; rootstock division\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaludariums, ripariums, terrariums, emersed edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere its roots sit in water in a paludarium or riparium, it coexists happily with peaceful community fish, shrimp and snails, none of which trouble the tough emersed leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main thing to avoid is full, permanent submersion, which will eventually rot it. Beyond that, boisterous diggers can dislodge the pot before roots take hold. Do not rely on it as a lasting underwater plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234108031267,"sku":"BA9302","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/chlorophytum-in-pot-43078151242019-fx.webp?v=1790319641","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/chlorophytum-in-pot","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}