Staurogyne repens Tissue Culture - C31528

Staurogyne repens – Tissue Culture (Low-Growing Foreground Plant)

Add rich green contrast and natural depth to your aquascape with Staurogyne repens, a popular low-growing plant known for its compact, bushy growth and vibrant green leaves. It’s the perfect choice for filling in foreground to midground areas with a lush, natural look.

Grown in sterile tissue culture, this plant arrives 100% pest-free, algae-free, and safe for shrimp tanks.

Why It’s a Top Performer

• Compact, low-growing plant – great alternative to carpets
• Thick, vibrant green leaves for strong contrast
• Tissue culture grown – no snails, algae, or pests
• Shrimp-safe & pesticide-free
• Easy to trim into dense, bushy groups

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Staurogyne repens
• Placement: Foreground / Midground
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Lighting: Low to Medium (denser growth with more light)
• CO₂: Optional (recommended for compact growth)

Growth Style (Key Selling Feature)

Staurogyne repens grows:

• Low and spreading with bushy, horizontal growth
• With slightly larger leaves than carpeting plants
• As a dense, leafy foreground cluster

Perfect for hobbyists who want a full, natural foreground without a demanding carpet plant

How to Plant (Tissue Culture Prep)

1. Remove plant from cup
2. Rinse off all nutrient gel thoroughly
3. Separate into small plantlets
4. Plant individually with spacing (2–4 cm apart)

Pro Tip: Trim tops and replant to encourage thicker, bushier growth.

Care Notes

• May grow taller in low light—trim to keep compact
• Responds well to regular trimming
• Nutrient-rich substrate improves growth and fullness
• CO₂ helps create tighter, more compact clusters

What You Get

• 1 sealed cup of Staurogyne repens Tissue Culture
• Multiple healthy plantlets ready to plant

Perfect For:

• Foreground to midground transitions
• Beginner planted tanks
• Natural / jungle-style aquascapes
• Shrimp tanks 
• Filling gaps between hardscape

Pro Aquascaper Tip

Use Staurogyne repens:

• Between rocks in Iwagumi layouts
• As a transition between carpet and background plants
• In clusters for a natural, wild look