{"product_id":"banana-plant-nymphoides-aquatica","title":"Banana Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanana plant (\u003cem\u003eNymphoides aquatica\u003c\/em\u003e) gets its name from the cluster of fat, banana-shaped roots at its base. It sends stems up to the surface, where its round leaves float like small lily pads. Native to the southeastern United States and very easy to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Root cluster, surface leaves · Origin: Southeast US · Height: up to 12 in. · Light: Low · CO2: Not required · Temp: 70–82°F · pH: 6.0–7.8\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace it in the foreground or midground with the bananas resting on top of the substrate or pressed in only slightly; burying them fully can cause rot. Trim the long stems if you'd rather keep the leaves underwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Shrimp Keepers Like It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe floating leaves shade part of the tank, and shrimp graze the biofilm on the bananas and stems. It is a fun, easy plant for small shrimp tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePhotos © AquaticMotiv, used with credit.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eInformation sourced from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticmotiv.com\/products\/banana-plant-nymphoides-aquatica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAquaticMotiv\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaticMotiv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68363825316061,"sku":"AQMBANDEF1","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/5302\/9085\/files\/banana-plant-nymphoides-aquatica-522_bef7dff5-4076-48d6-a6b1-0694fec9ac45.webp?v=1793388245","url":"https:\/\/www.mossandmolt.com\/products\/banana-plant-nymphoides-aquatica","provider":"Moss\u0026Molt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}