{"product_id":"pygmy-chain-sword","title":"Pygmy Chain Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePygmy Chain Sword (Helanthium tenellum 'Green')\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, fast-spreading carpeting plant prized for its fine, grass-like leaves and low-growing habit. One of the easiest foreground plants available, it produces runners that quickly colonise the substrate, creating a lush, natural lawn effect perfect for aquascaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortion Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pot containing 3-5 plants. \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\u003eFine, grass-like leaves with a compact, low-growing form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads rapidly via runners to form dense foreground carpets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most beginner-friendly carpeting plants available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for nano tanks and large aquascapes alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponds well to trimming to maintain a tidy carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan grow without CO₂, though CO₂ injection accelerates growth\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 Medium to High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\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\u003ePygmy Chain Sword excels as a foreground carpeting plant in nature-style, Iwagumi, and Dutch aquascapes. Its fine texture and vibrant green colour contrast beautifully against darker substrates and hardscape elements. Plant portions slightly apart and allow runners to fill in naturally, creating a seamless, meadow-like carpet that adds depth and a sense of scale to any layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the fastest, densest carpet, pair with quality substrate, medium-high lighting, and CO₂ injection. Regular trimming encourages lateral runner growth and keeps the carpet compact and even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a living plant, Pygmy Chain Sword 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":53663446729018,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1003\/5770\/files\/419bbbe3-2267-4d13-8e36-fe318ba8c633.png?v=1782799164","url":"https:\/\/schoolofscape.com.au\/products\/pygmy-chain-sword","provider":"School Of Scape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}