{"product_id":"aquatic-banana-lily","title":"Aquatic Banana Lily","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Banana Lily is one of the most unique and beginner-friendly aquarium plants available, instantly recognizable by the cluster of banana-shaped tubers at its base. These specialized tubers store nutrients, helping the plant establish quickly and thrive in a wide range of freshwater aquariums. As it matures, it produces attractive lily pad-like leaves that may remain submerged or grow to the water’s surface, creating a beautiful natural pond-like appearance. Depending on your aquascaping goals, floating leaves can be trimmed to encourage compact underwater growth or allowed to develop into an elegant surface canopy. Offered in both medium and large sizes, these well-established plants feature healthy root systems and are ready to become a stunning focal point in your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNymphoides aquatica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Menyanthaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosette with floating lily leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ Requirement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required, but beneficial for faster growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Midground to Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68–82°F (20–28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.0–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–24+ inches (20–60+ cm), depending on whether floating leaves are allowed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southeastern United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Distinctive banana-shaped tubers create a one-of-a-kind appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Produces beautiful lily pad leaves for a natural, pond-inspired look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hardy and beginner-friendly with minimal care requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Available in medium and large sizes with well-established root systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Can be maintained as a compact submerged plant or allowed to produce floating leaves for dramatic surface coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Excellent centerpiece for aquariums, paludariums, and indoor ponds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Planted Tank","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":51951233925410,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":51951233958178,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/9499\/6258\/files\/175BA287-FF83-4159-8632-C736B144AFCA.png?v=1783098687","url":"https:\/\/planted-tank.com\/products\/aquatic-banana-lily","provider":"The Planted Tank","version":"1.0","type":"link"}