{"product_id":"utricularia-graminifolia-tissue-culture","title":"AquaDepot Tissue Culture - Utricularia graminifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUtricularia graminifolia (UG)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a delicate, grass-like foreground plant and one of the most sought-after carpeting species in the aquascaping hobby. 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. Under the right conditions, UG spreads steadily to form a lush, undulating carpet of fine emerald-green blades that brings an unmatched sense of depth and naturalism 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 soft, undulating foreground carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads naturally via stolons to fill in the foreground over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth habit (3–8 cm) suits nano tanks and large aquascapes alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid emerald-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 Required\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Difficult\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\u003eUtricularia graminifolia is best used as a foreground carpeting plant in Nature Aquarium, Iwagumi, and Wabi-Kusa-style layouts. Its fine, grass-like texture and gentle undulating growth create a seamless, meadow-like ground cover that adds extraordinary depth and a sense of scale to any composition. Plant individual portions slightly apart and allow stolons to fill in naturally — the result is a lush, flowing 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\u003eUG performs best with CO₂ injection, high light, and a nutrient-rich fine substrate. Soft, slightly acidic water (pH 5.5–6.5) will encourage the fastest and densest spread. Placing root fertiliser tabs beneath the planting zone during setup will significantly accelerate establishment and lateral growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a living plant, Utricularia graminifolia 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":53806121124154,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1003\/5770\/files\/8f8d27f7-d557-4ae5-9733-a7f6c7cbddfb.png?v=1785219232","url":"https:\/\/schoolofscape.com.au\/products\/utricularia-graminifolia-tissue-culture","provider":"School Of Scape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}