Stoffels Glossostigma elationoides or Glosso

Stoffels Glossostigma elationoides or Glosso (High Tech)

The Stoffels Glossostigma elatinoides is one of the most popular foreground carpeting plants in aquascaping, known for its small, vibrant green leaves that form a dense, lush carpet. Its fast growth and creeping nature make it perfect for creating a low, even covering over the substrate. The in-vitro version is cultivated in sterile conditions, ensuring a pest-free, healthy plant for your aquarium.

Key Features:

• Ideal Carpet Plant: Glossostigma elatinoides is perfect for forming a dense, vibrant green carpet in the foreground, adding depth and texture to any aquascape.
• Fast-Growing and Spreading: This plant spreads quickly through runners, covering the substrate with a beautiful, low-growing mat.
• In-Vitro Cultivation: Grown in sterile conditions, the plant is free from pests, algae, and pathogens, ensuring a clean and healthy start for your aquarium.
• Perfect for Aquascaping: It’s a favorite among aquascapers for its ability to create a seamless, soft green carpet, especially in high-tech setups.

Care Requirements:

• Lighting: Glossostigma elatinoides requires high lighting to grow compact and spread evenly across the substrate. Insufficient light may cause it to grow taller rather than spreading.
• CO2: CO2 supplementation is essential for this plant to maintain its low, creeping growth and to encourage fast, dense carpeting. Without CO2, growth may be slow and less compact.
• Water Parameters: This plant thrives in slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH range of 5.5-7.5 and temperatures between 20-28°C. It requires nutrient-rich water for optimal growth.
• Trimming: Regular trimming helps keep the carpet neat and encourages new growth. It also prevents the plant from growing too tall, maintaining its low profile.

Planting Tips:

• Rinse the plant thoroughly to remove the nutrient gel before planting.
• Divide the plant into small portions and plant them evenly across the substrate for even coverage and faster spread.
• High lighting and CO2 supplementation, along with a nutrient-rich substrate, will help Glossostigma elatinoides establish quickly and form a lush, even carpet.

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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.