Amazonian Freshness: Staurogyne Repens
Compact Foreground Plant
Immerse yourself in the lush beauty of Staurogyne Repens, a fresh green and compact plant ideal for the foreground of your aquarium. Originating from the River Rio Cristalino in the southern Amazonas, this plant brings a piece of the vibrant Amazonian ecosystem into your aquatic setting.
Perfect for aquarists seeking a low-growing, bushy plant to create a dense green carpet in their tanks, Staurogyne repens offers a robust and verdant ground cover, enhancing the naturalistic appeal of the aquarium.
Bushy Growth and Small Green Leaves
Staurogyne repens is closely related to Hygrophila but distinguishes itself with a markedly compact, low, and bushy stature, typically reaching only 5-10 cm in height. Each stem is around 3.4 cm wide, adorned with small green leaves that contribute to its dense appearance.
This compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for creating a lush foreground in the aquarium, offering a striking contrast to taller aquatic plants or open areas of substrate.
Planting and Growth Pattern
When planting Staurogyne repens in the aquarium, it is advisable to trim the longest upright shoots. This encourages the growth of new, horizontally creeping shoots from the plant's base, which will gradually spread across the gravel.
The plant’s growth pattern can be influenced by lighting conditions. Under low light, Staurogyne repens tends to grow more upright and produce fewer side shoots, while better lighting encourages a more horizontal spread.