AquaDepot Staurogyne repens - Live Plant - Tissue Culture

Staurogyne repens Tissue Culture is a hardy, low-growing foreground plant with vibrant green, oval-shaped leaves and a compact, bushy growth habit. It spreads steadily to form dense clusters that add texture and depth to the aquarium without creating a full carpet. Its fresh green foliage provides an attractive contrast to taller stem plants and colourful species, making it an excellent choice for natural-style aquascapes. With regular trimming, Staurogyne repens develops into a lush, compact display that remains neat and well-shaped.

Care Requirements:

Staurogyne repens is suitable for beginners through to experienced aquascapers and is relatively easy to grow. Divide the tissue culture into small portions and plant them a few centimetres apart in a nutrient-rich substrate. Moderate lighting is generally sufficient, although higher lighting and the addition of CO₂ will encourage denser, faster growth. Regular fertilisation supports healthy foliage and strong root development. Trim the plant periodically to maintain its compact shape and encourage new side shoots. Stable water conditions and routine maintenance will help Staurogyne repens establish quickly and remain healthy.

Potential Issues and Tips:

• Melting: Newly introduced tissue culture plants can sometimes experience some melting (loss of leaves) as they adapt to the new environment. Providing stable water parameters and good lighting can minimise this.
• Algae: Imbalances in light, nutrients, or CO2 can lead to algae growth on the leaves. Maintaining proper balance and performing regular water changes can help prevent this.
• Colour Loss: Insufficient lighting or nutrient deficiencies (especially iron) can cause the vibrant red colour to fade.
• Trimming: Regular trimming is crucial for maintaining the desired shape and preventing the plant from overshadowing lower-growing species. Trim the tops and replant them to create a denser bush.

Tissue cultures are in a 5cm container - simply rinse gel and plant.

In ideal conditions, shelf life will be approx 4 weeks.

Basic care instructions:

• Do not remove lid or contamination will occur
• Keep in well lit area
• Storage temperate should not exceed 30°C

Each pot is 50mm in diameter and packed full of healthy plants.