{"product_id":"cardamine-lyrata-japanese-cress","title":"Cardamine Lyrata - Japanese Cress","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eCardamine lyrata\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Japanese Cress, is a fast-growing, bright green stem plant prized for its delicate round leaves and soft, cascading growth habit. Its clover-like foliage adds a fresh, natural look to planted aquariums and works beautifully in midground or as a trailing background accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eThis species is beginner-friendly and highly adaptable, thriving in a wide range of water parameters. It can grow both submerged and emersed, making it versatile for aquariums, paludariums, and even open-top aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e🌱 Vibrant light green, rounded leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e🚀 Fast growth – great for filling in empty spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e✂️ Easy to trim and propagate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e🐟 Excellent cover for shrimp and nano fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e💧 Helps absorb excess nutrients in new setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Medium (stronger light = tighter growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required, but promotes denser growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground \/ Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut and replant stem cuttings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eUnder higher light, Cardamine lyrata grows more compact and bushy. In lower light, it may stretch slightly but remains attractive and hardy. Regular trimming encourages fuller growth and prevents shading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaFloraCanada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50910319378738,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/4355\/6658\/files\/ChatGPTImageFeb14_2026_09_38_42PM.png?v=1771123175","url":"https:\/\/aquafloracanada.ca\/products\/cardamine-lyrata-japanese-cress","provider":"AquaFloraCanada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}