- Lush Carpet Aquarium Plant
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Medium Light)
- Aquatic Watering Needs
- Mature Height 2-4 inches
- Pet Safe
Staurogyne Repens originates from South America. It's a compact, bushy plant that grows low and will form a thick, lush carpet along the aquarium substrate. The leaves are oval-shaped with a broad base and sport a bright-green color.
Best Locations For Growing Staurogyne Repens
Staurogyne Repens needs to be planted in at least a 10-gallon tank, which allows it plenty of space to grow. As a rule of thumb, plant one stem per 2-3 gallons of water. Plant each stem roughly half an inch into the substrate. It can be grown in both emersed and submerged environments. Being a root feeder, it flourishes in a nutrient-rich substrate, beneath fine gravel or sand. It has a moderate growth rate and is often used as a foreground aquascaping plant.
Staurogyne Repens Sunlight Requirements
This plant is perfectly content in medium lighting, for around 8-10 hours per day. In lower light environments, the growth will be more upright and fewer side shoots will form. Vertical-growing thin stalks are an indication you may need to increase light. You can trim the longest upright shoots with sharp clean scissors to encourage horizontal shoots to adhere to the substrate. If possible, try to avoid natural light, which will promote algae to grow on and around your plants.
Staurogyne Repens Care
Staurogyne Repens is a fairly slow grower, and regular trimming will keep it in optimal shape. You can replant the trimmings as a form of propagation.
Watering Staurogyne Repens
Aquarium water should be kept on the warmer side, within the range of 68 - 86 degrees F. Generally, a higher water temperature will promote faster growth. Water pH levels should be in the range of 6.0 - 8.0.
Feeding Staurogyne Repens
CO2 injection is helpful to keep this plant robustly growing, but not always necessary. Keep an eye on the coloration of the leaves: yellowing leaves can indicate a nutrition deficiency. The nutrients available in the sediment are very important to the plant's growth and appearance, so it's beneficial to include a nutrient layer underneath the gravel substrate or add nutrient tabs to the substrate around the plant's roots.
Staurogyne Repens Information
| Light Exposure: Medium Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: PH levels should stay between 6-8 |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: Moderate |
| Habit: Upright |
| Growth Rate: Slow |
| Mature Height: 2-4 inches |
| Mature Spread: 1-2 inches |
| Flowering: Yes |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Shade/Description: White |
| Fragrant: |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green |
| Temperature: 68° - 86°F (20° - 30°C) |
| Humidity: |
| Common Name: Staurogyne Repens |
| Other Name(s): Staurogyne Repens |
| Scientific Name: Staurogyne Repens |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Aqua_Staur.Repens-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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