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.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

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

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Staurogyne Repens