{"product_id":"rotala-rotundifolia","title":"Rotala rotundifolia – Easy Fast Growing Aquarium Stem Plant | Background","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"558\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eRotala rotundifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-growing, beginner-friendly aquarium plant known for its vibrant green and pink foliage. 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data-end=\"1019\"\u003eWhy Choose Rotala rotundifolia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1102\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1102\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eBright Colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers green-to-pink hues depending on light and nutrients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1174\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1174\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great for beginners and low-tech planted tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1263\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1263\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eVersatile Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be used as 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