Care specifications
| Type | Stem |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Medium (30–50 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Beneficial, not required |
| Fertilizer demand | Medium |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Max height | 4 in |
| Spread | 4 in |
| Placement | Foreground, Midground |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 68–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| Color | Green |
| Trimming | Regular |
| Styles | Iwagumi, Nature, Dutch |
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Propagation
Trim the tops and replant them beside the parent; cut stems re-root quickly and bush outward.
Frequently asked questions
Is Staurogyne repens a carpeting plant?
Not exactly — it forms low, dense bushes rather than a uniform lawn. Planted in a row along the hardscape line and trimmed flat, it reads like a hedge or transition zone, which is how most aquascapers use it.
Why is my Staurogyne growing tall and leggy?
Insufficient light makes it stretch vertically. Under solid medium light it hugs the substrate; trim the leggy tops, replant them, and the cut stems will branch into a denser, lower shape.
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