{"product_id":"hygrophila-salicifolia-rubra-live-freshwater-aquarium-plant","title":"Hygrophila salicifolia Rubra Live Freshwater Aquarium Plant","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"588\"\u003eHygrophila salicifolia ‘Rubra’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"628\"\u003evigorous, fast-growing freshwater stem plant\u003c\/strong\u003e recognized for its \u003cstrong data-end=\"732\" data-start=\"696\"\u003elong, narrow, willow-like leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"765\" data-start=\"737\"\u003ered to bronze coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e under moderate to high lighting. 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