Staurogyne repens in Vitro Culture Compact Foreground Plant with Rich Green, Spreading Growth

Staurogyne repens is a popular and hardy foreground plant native to the Rio Cristalino in Brazil. Known for its compact, creeping growth and vibrant green, oval leaves, it offers a lush, low-growing appearance that works beautifully in both high-tech and low-tech aquariums. Whether used to create a dense carpet or a structured midground border, S. repens provides natural contrast and plant diversity in aquascapes of all styles.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture 4-inch bag, this plant is cultivated through Tissue Culture Technology to ensure a 100% algae-free, snail-free, and pesticide-free startideal for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and nature-style layouts.

Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Staurogyne repens

• Common Name: S. repens, Brazilian Creeper

• Leaf Color: Bright to medium green with thick, rounded leaves

• Growth Form: Low-growing, creeping stems with upright tips

• Vitro Culture Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

• Placement: Foreground to midground

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Difficulty Level: Easy to medium

Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high; promotes compact, lush growth

• CO: Recommended for carpeting effect and strong root development

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tab supplementation highly beneficial

• Water Parameters: pH 6.07.5 | Temperature: 7282F (2228C)

• Propagation: Trim horizontal stems and replant cuttings to expand coverage

Additional Information:

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

Vitro Culture Advantages:

• 100% Pest-Free: Free from snails, algae, and contaminants

• Clean Start: Safe for shrimp and sensitive aquariums

• Extended Shelf Life: Can be stored under light until planting

• Easy to Plant: Simply rinse, divide, and insert gently into substrate

Aquascaping Benefits:

• Versatile Structure: Works as a creeping carpet or bushy midground accent

• Textural Contrast: Pairs well with finer-leaved or red-toned species

• Beginner Friendly: Durable and adaptable to most planted tank conditions

• Great for Shrimp & Nano Tanks: Offers cover and visual balance without overwhelming small layouts

What Youll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture bag containing healthy Staurogyne repens plantletsready to rinse, acclimate, and plant in your aquarium.

Disclaimer:

Images are sample representations. Actual growth pattern and color may vary depending on light intensity, CO, and aquarium parameters. Some melting may occur during transition from tissue culture, followed by regrowth under stable care.