{"product_id":"phyllanthus-fluitans-red-root-floaters","title":"Phyllanthus Fluitans - Red Root Floaters","description":"\u003cp\u003e3oz cup portion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eRed Root Floater\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most striking floating plants available for freshwater aquariums. 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