{"product_id":"blyxa-aubertii-bamboo-plant-or-roundfruit-blyxa","title":"Blyxa Aubertii (Bamboo Plant or Roundfruit Blyxa)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlyxa aubertii, commonly known as the bamboo plant or roundfruit Blyxa, is a striking, strictly submerged aquatic plant highly favored in the aquascaping community. Unlike its smaller and more common relative, Blyxa japonica, Blyxa aubertii forms a much taller, dense basal rosette of long, grass-like leaves that gracefully sway in the water current. Under optimal conditions, its coloration transitions from a translucent green to a dramatic bronze or reddish-brown hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick Facts \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Widespread across tropical and subtropical Asia, Africa, and Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Size: 30 to 50 cm in height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement: Midground in large tanks; background in medium tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty: Moderate to advanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Care \u0026amp; Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting: Medium to high. Moderate lighting keeps the leaves a vibrant green, while intense light brings out stunning red and bronze pigmentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO2 Supplementation: Highly recommended. While it can survive without it, CO2 injection ensures stable longevity, lush growth, and prevents the leaves from becoming overly brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate \u0026amp; Nutrition: It is a heavy root feeder. A nutrient-rich soil substrate or regular supplementation with root tabs is critical for its health. Fine gravel or aquasoil works best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Parameters:Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 6.0–7.0 (prefers slightly acidic, soft water)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: 5–6° dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation and Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling Caution: The leaves are exceptionally fragile and can snap easily during maintenance. It also does not tolerate aggressive or boisterous fish that might pick at or uproot it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation: It reproduces vegetatively by developing side shoots and splitting at the base. You can propagate the plant by gently pulling these individual shoots apart at the root base and replanting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering: In a healthy tank, it frequently sends up thin stalks that produce small, white, self-pollinating flowers just below or at the water surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53461510390057,"sku":null,"price":11.5,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Micro-Pellets_20260831_053016_0000.png?v=1788139844","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/ar\/products\/blyxa-aubertii-bamboo-plant-or-roundfruit-blyxa","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}