{"title":"Live Plants \u0026 Tissue Cultures","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDive deep into the fascinating world of aquarium plants. \u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"echinodorus-tenellus-pygmy-chain-sword-tissue-culture-cup","title":"Echinodorus tenellus ‘Pygmy Chain Sword’ - Tissue Culture Cup","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n        body {\n            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n            line-height: 1.6;\n            margin: 20px;\n            color: black;\n        }\n        h1 {\n            font-size: 24px;\n            color: black;\n        }\n        h3 {\n            font-size: 20px;\n            color: black;\n        }\n        .section {\n            margin-bottom: 20px;\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinodorus tenellus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePygmy Chain Sword\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eType:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquatic Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth America (Brazil)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5cm x 5cm Tissue Culture Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinodorus tenellus\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the Pygmy Chain Sword, is a fast-growing aquatic plant ideal for foreground planting in aquariums. With its grass-like leaves, this plant forms a dense, vibrant green carpet that enhances the aesthetics of any tank. 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We take extra care in packaging to protect your plant during transit, ensuring it is ready to be planted upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Us?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eThe Guppy Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, we are committed to providing the highest quality aquatic plants for hobbyists and professionals alike. Our tissue culture cups are guaranteed to be pest-free and algae-free, ensuring your plants thrive in their new environment. 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