RTG Staurogyne Repens

RTG Staurogyne Repens (Medium Tech)

RTG Staurogyne Repens is a popular low-growing aquatic plant known for its bright green, compact leaves and bushy growth. It is highly versatile and can be used as a foreground plant or for filling spaces between rocks and hardscapes in aquascapes. Grown in-vitro, this plant arrives pest-free, algae-free, and ready for immediate planting in your aquarium.

Key Features:

• Compact Growth: Staurogyne repens is known for its short, bushy growth, making it an ideal choice for the foreground or as a midground filler around rocks and hardscapes.
• Easy to Care For: This hardy plant adapts well to a variety of conditions, making it suitable for beginners while still being a favorite among seasoned aquascapers.
• In-Vitro Cultivation: Grown in sterile conditions, the plant is free from pests, algae, and contaminants, ensuring a healthy start for your aquarium.
• Versatile Aquascaping: Whether used for carpeting the foreground or filling gaps between hardscapes, Staurogyne repens brings a fresh, green look to aquascapes.

Care Requirements:

• Lighting: Staurogyne repens thrives under medium to high lighting conditions, which help maintain its compact and bushy growth. Insufficient light may result in leggy, uneven growth.
• CO2: While not mandatory, CO2 supplementation is highly recommended to boost growth and maintain the plant’s compact, lush appearance.
• Water Parameters: This plant adapts well to a wide range of water conditions, preferring a pH range of 6.0-7.5 and temperatures between 22-28°C. Nutrient-rich substrate supports stronger, healthier growth.
• Trimming: Regular trimming helps maintain its bushy form and encourages new shoots. Trimmed cuttings can be replanted to propagate new plants and expand coverage.

Planting Tips:

• Rinse the plant thoroughly to remove the nutrient gel before planting in your aquarium.
• Divide the plant into smaller clusters and plant evenly in the substrate to promote even growth and faster coverage.
• Provide medium to high lighting and CO2 supplementation to encourage faster establishment and compact growth.

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*This is a Tissue Culture Plant. They are grown in a Laboratory and are guaranteed to be snail, algae and pesticide-free. They are more expensive, even if the plant itself is smaller, the portion size is bigger. We recommend rinsing all tissue culture plants with dechlorinated water before planting.

McMerwe Comments: We love using Staurogyne Repens to create lush, green foreground carpets or to fill gaps between rocks for a natural look. [Rating 5/5]