{"product_id":"lilaeopsis-novaezelandiae-tissue-culture-nz-micro-sword","title":"AquaDepot Tissue Culture - Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLilaeopsis novaezelandiae (New Zealand Micro Sword)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a delicate, fine-bladed carpeting plant native to New Zealand and Australia. Supplied as a tissue culture specimen, it arrives completely free of pests, algae, snails, and pathogens — making it one of the safest choices for shrimp tanks and high-clarity planted displays. Given adequate light and CO₂, it spreads steadily via runners to form a tight, even carpet that brings a natural meadow quality to any aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortion Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tissue culture cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTissue culture grown — 100% free of pests, algae, snails, and pathogens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, grass-like blades form a dense, low-growing foreground carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads naturally via runners to fill in the foreground over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth habit (3–7 cm) suits nano tanks and large aquascapes alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid green colour contrasts beautifully against hardscape and darker substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntirely safe for shrimp, fish, and all other aquarium inhabitants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–26°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquascaping Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilaeopsis novaezelandiae is best used as a foreground carpeting plant in Nature Aquarium, Iwagumi, and Dutch-style layouts. Its fine texture and compact form create a seamless, meadow-like ground cover that adds depth and a sense of scale to any composition. Plant individual portions slightly apart and allow runners to fill in naturally — the result is a lush, even carpet that frames hardscape and draws the eye through the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the fastest, densest carpet, pair with a nutrient-rich fine substrate, CO₂ injection, and a quality liquid fertiliser regimen. Placing root fertiliser tabs beneath the planting zone during setup will significantly accelerate establishment and lateral runner growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a living plant, Lilaeopsis novaezelandiae requires separate handling and shipping considerations. Please review our shipping policy for plant-specific delivery information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"School Of Scape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53806116831546,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1003\/5770\/files\/0976ff12-703a-4784-8ec6-06f4b8731ced.png?v=1785218518","url":"https:\/\/schoolofscape.com.au\/products\/lilaeopsis-novaezelandiae-tissue-culture-nz-micro-sword","provider":"School Of Scape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}