Aquarium plant

Staurogyne stolonifera

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

For foreground and midground planting, Staurogyne stolonifera grows as a creeping plant. Its profile combines medium care, medium light, required CO₂.

Staurogyne stolonifera suits water with temperature 22–28 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Required

Water conditions

Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
2–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Acanthaceae
Genus
Staurogyne

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FAQ

Where should Staurogyne stolonifera be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Staurogyne stolonifera need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Staurogyne stolonifera?

Temperature: 22–28 °C.