Staurogyne Repens is a captivating aquatic plant known for its unique growth habit and vibrant green color. This low-growing plant is ideal for creating stunning carpets or contours in your underwater landscape. Once established, it requires minimal care, making it a valuable addition to any aquarium.
Staurogyne Repens thrives as a carpeting plant in the mid-foreground or as a contouring plant throughout the aquarium. It grows to a height of 2-4 inches and displays a lush green color that adds a natural touch to your underwater world.
Key Features:
- Versatile carpeting or contouring plant
- Lush vibrant green color
- Low-maintenance once established
- Ideal for mid-foreground placement
- Grows 2-4 inches in height
- Adapts to various water conditions including harder water
Care Requirements:
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Light: High (50+ PAR)
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CO₂: Optional (significantly enhances growth and density for carpet appearance)
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Substrate: Less nutrient-rich substrates recommended to prevent melting
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Difficulty: Moderate (best in well-established aquariums)
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Placement: Mid-foreground or throughout aquarium
Aquascaping Applications:
Staurogyne Repens excels as a mid-foreground carpeting plant or contouring plant throughout the aquarium. Best planted in well-established aquariums to prevent melting during initial setup. With CO₂ supplementation, it develops a lush, carpet-like appearance with enhanced density. The versatile growth habit allows for creative aquascaping, whether creating dense carpets or natural contours. Adapts well to harder water conditions, making it suitable for various aquarium setups.
Portion Size: 4.5cm x 4.5cm
Note: As a living plant, Staurogyne Repens requires separate handling and shipping considerations. Please review our shipping policy for plant-specific delivery information.