{"product_id":"lilaeopsis-brasilensis-brazilian-micro-sword-marginal-pond-plants-pond-plants-water-plants-ox012","title":"Lilaeopsis brasilensis (Brazilian Micro Sword)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLilaeopsis brasilensis\u003c\/em\u003e is Brazilian micro sword, a low, grass-like marginal that can form a short carpet. It is often used to edge ponds and soften basket rims because it stays neat and does not get tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms narrow, blade-like leaves from creeping runners. Height is usually 5 to 15cm. In summer it can produce tiny, pale flowers, but the main appeal is the fine green mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs constant moisture. It also likes light, otherwise the carpet thins and gaps appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to part shade. More light helps it knit together faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic compost or fine gravel with some nutrient, in a shallow basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep saturated or in very shallow water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e A small feed in spring helps in baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim edges if it creeps into neighbouring plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a crisp edge, plant it in a narrow strip basket and sink that along the pond shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great bog garden plant for the front edge, especially in small setups where you want low ground cover without big leaves. It also works as a living rim around bigger baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits liner bogs too, as long as the surface stays wet. If the top dries in summer, keep it lower in the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs \u003cem\u003eLilaeopsis brasilensis\u003c\/em\u003e a true bog plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt suits wet bog edges and shallow shelves, as long as it stays consistently wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually 5 to 15cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it form a carpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It spreads by runners when conditions suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt does best with good light, but part shade can work if it stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51236380016920,"sku":"OX012-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51236380049688,"sku":"OX012-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":51236380082456,"sku":"OX012-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51236380115224,"sku":"OX012-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236380147992,"sku":"OX012-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51236380180760,"sku":"OX012-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236380213528,"sku":"OX012-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 2 x Pot \u0026 2 x Compost","offer_id":51657305129240,"sku":"OX012-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51718028755224,"sku":"OX012-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51718028787992,"sku":"OX012-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51718028820760,"sku":"OX012-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51718028853528,"sku":"OX012-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/product_l_i_lilaeopsis_brasilensis.jpg?v=1770394007","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/lilaeopsis-brasilensis-brazilian-micro-sword-marginal-pond-plants-pond-plants-water-plants-ox012","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}