{"product_id":"tropica-049g-tissue-culture-staurogyne-repens","title":"Tropica 049G Tissue Culture - Staurogyne repens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropica 049G Tissue Culture - Staurogyne repens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropica 049G Tissue Culture - Staurogyne repens\u003c\/strong\u003e is a live foreground aquarium plant with a compact, bushy habit and small green leaves. It suits aquarists who want a low, fresh green carpet-style planting at the front of the tank that gradually spreads across the gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, low and bushy stature of 5-10 cm (2-4\"), which keeps it in the foreground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh green, hardy plant with small green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGradually colonises gravel through horizontally creeping shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow light and low CO2 demand, with a medium growth rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaurogyne repens was found in the River Rio Cristalino in the southern Amazonas. Its nearest relative in aquaristic use is Hygrophila, but Staurogyne stands apart with its marked compact, low and bushy growth and small leaves. The manufacturer gives the stem width as 3.4 cm (1.3\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it in the foreground of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen planting, cut off the longest upright shoots. New horizontally creeping shoots will soon form from the base of the plant and gradually colonise the gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder low light, growth is more upright and far fewer side shoots form. Keep this in mind if you want a spreading, bushy look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeground planting in freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquascapers who want a compact, low-growing stem plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanks with low light and low CO2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3 - 10+ (manufacturer's figure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Tropica 049G Tissue Culture - Staurogyne repens live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere in the aquarium should I plant Staurogyne repens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the foreground. It stays compact and low at 5-10 cm (2-4\") and spreads across the gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need high light or CO2 for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Both its light demand and its CO2 demand are listed as low, and its growth rate is medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I trim it when planting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Cut off the longest upright shoots when planting. New horizontally creeping shoots will then form from the base and gradually colonise the gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is my Staurogyne growing upright with few side shoots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt low light, growth is more upright and far fewer side shoots form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from Hygrophila?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHygrophila is its nearest relative in aquaristic use. Staurogyne repens is clearly more compact, low and bushy, and it has small green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a real plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is a live aquatic aquarium plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AQUATIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40207338930230,"sku":"5703249049773","price":230.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/files\/Tropica049GTissueCulture-Staurogynerepens2.jpg?v=1760185329","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/tropica-049g-tissue-culture-staurogyne-repens","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}