{"product_id":"schismatoglottis-prietoi","title":"Schismatoglottis prietoi","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Schismatoglottis prietoi\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchismatoglottis prietoi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful, broad-leaved aquatic plant that brings a lush, natural appearance to freshwater aquariums. Its elongated green leaves grow from a compact rhizome, making it an excellent choice for adding structure and texture to planted layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other rhizome plants, \u003cstrong\u003eSchismatoglottis prietoi should not have its rhizome buried\u003c\/strong\u003e in the substrate. Instead, attach it to rocks, driftwood or other hardscape, allowing the roots to establish naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a relatively slow-growing and undemanding plant that can adapt to a range of aquarium conditions. It performs particularly well in \u003cstrong\u003elow to moderate lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not require CO₂, making it suitable for low-tech aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts robust leaves also make it a great choice for aquariums containing fish that may disturb more delicate plants. Over time, it can develop into an attractive clump that provides excellent visual depth and shelter for smaller aquarium inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSchismatoglottis prietoi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schismatoglottis prietoi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome Division\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Schismatoglottis prietoi need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It can grow successfully without injected CO₂, although additional CO₂ may encourage faster growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the substrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003erhizome should remain above the substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Burying the rhizome can cause it to rot. The roots can be allowed to grow into the substrate naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I place Schismatoglottis prietoi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well in the \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially attached to rocks and driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally a \u003cstrong\u003eslow to moderate-growing plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it relatively easy to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need strong lighting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is well suited to \u003cstrong\u003elow and moderate-light aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e. Excessively strong lighting is generally unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants can be propagated by \u003cstrong\u003edividing the rhizome\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring each section has healthy roots and leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Burying the rhizome in the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Using excessively strong lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Expecting rapid growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Constantly moving the plant before it establishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Allowing algae to heavily cover the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Overdosing fertilisers in a slow-growing aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49336087216267,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/YVDN1olEWmJ0SZPxF3AoWf9qb8YsBYGTgS2BlHxncN2PYSqcI-5WLEi0b2WvrOabrNIE3MJ9RV2JKv_CMTWRJFaGnrjNkEkqb2hh2vQRkksvZVke31tOnW5HFihkDoEH4w0XFev66MAGRvgNQe64wZmZEPssWw82wbZ-68vTAAn07xA2IYypU55.jpg?v=1789009651","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/schismatoglottis-prietoi","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}