{"product_id":"red-melon-sword","title":"Red Melon Sword – Live Freshwater Aquarium Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd warm color and broad-leaf texture to your freshwater aquarium with Red Melon Sword. Its rounded leaves grow in a rosette, with new growth often showing red or bronze tones while older leaves mature to green. Color varies naturally with lighting, nutrients, and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Melon Sword makes an attractive focal point in the midground or background of a planted aquarium. Allow room for it to grow beyond its shipping size and spread its leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 1 live Red Melon Sword plant\u003cbr\u003e• Typically 4–6 inches tall when shipped\u003cbr\u003e• Size, leaf count, and coloration vary naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant the roots in aquarium substrate, keeping the crown—the point where the leaves meet the roots—above the substrate. Provide moderate lighting and a nutrient-rich substrate. Root tabs are especially helpful when planting in plain sand or gravel. Injected CO₂ is optional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome older leaves may yellow or melt as the plant adjusts to your aquarium. Carefully trim deteriorating leaves while allowing healthy roots and new growth to remain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos show examples of the plant. Your plant’s appearance may differ. As with all live aquarium plants, hitchhikers such as snails or snail eggs may be present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquariumVille","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48235000955052,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7656\/3884\/files\/il_fullxfull.8817822906_rrq5.jpg?v=1794118998","url":"https:\/\/myaquariumville.com\/products\/red-melon-sword","provider":"AquariumVille","version":"1.0","type":"link"}