{"product_id":"staurogyne-repens-t-c-cup","title":"Staurogyne repens T\/C CUP","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Overview \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaurogyne repens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a freshwater aquatic plant belonging to the family \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcanthaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/powo.science.kew.org\/taxon\/243616-2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is native to South America, specifically found in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (particularly the southern Amazonas region) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuyana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/powo.science.kew.org\/taxon\/243616-2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropica.com\/en\/articles\/staurogyne-repens\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/?curid=68953161\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In the wild, it grows as a compact subshrub on riverbanks and on rocks in fast-flowing rivers, thriving in wet, tropical conditions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/powo.science.kew.org\/taxon\/243616-2\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropica.com\/en\/articles\/staurogyne-repens\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Key Features \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant is highly valued in aquascaping for its unique appearance and growth habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It has a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompact, low, and bushy stature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its nearest relative in the aquarium trade is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHygrophila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS. repens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is much more compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropica.com\/en\/articles\/staurogyne-repens\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dennerleplants.com\/en\/plants\/plantdetails\/Staurogyne-repens-(30044)\/23038\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStems and Leaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It features stiff, brownish stems with small, fresh green leaves. The leaves are arranged oppositely on the stem and are typically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elanceolate or spindle-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropica.com\/en\/articles\/staurogyne-repens\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%E5%8D%97%E7%BE%8E%E5%8F%89%E6%9F%B1%E8%8A%B1\/20205461\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Underwater, the leaves are notably smaller and narrower than its emergent (above-water) form \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropica.com\/en\/articles\/staurogyne-repens\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%E5%8D%97%E7%BE%8E%E5%8F%89%E6%9F%B1%E8%8A%B1\/20205461\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It typically grows to a height of under 10 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%E5%8D%97%E7%BE%8E%E5%8F%89%E6%9F%B1%E8%8A%B1\/20205461\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dennerleplants.com\/en\/plants\/plantdetails\/Staurogyne-repens-(30044)\/23038\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreeping Nature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A key characteristic is its ability to produce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehorizontally creeping shoots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the base of the plant, allowing it to spread and form a dense carpet, which is ideal for the foreground of an aquarium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropica.com\/en\/articles\/staurogyne-repens\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%E5%8D%97%E7%BE%8E%E5%8F%89%E6%9F%B1%E8%8A%B1\/20205461\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dennerleplants.com\/en\/plants\/plantdetails\/Staurogyne-repens-(30044)\/23038\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aquarium Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStaurogyne repens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is considered a hardy plant but does best when its basic needs are met.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHigh light encourages compact, low growth. Insufficient light may cause it to grow taller and leggy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropica.com\/en\/articles\/staurogyne-repens\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenleafaquariums.com\/products\/staurogyne-repen-gla-tissue-culture.html?setCurrencyId=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blessingsaquarium.com\/product-page\/staurogyne-repens\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended (20-30 mg\/l)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCO2 supplementation is not strictly required but is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for faster, healthier, and more compact growth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropica.com\/en\/articles\/staurogyne-repens\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenleafaquariums.com\/products\/staurogyne-repen-gla-tissue-culture.html?setCurrencyId=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blessingsaquarium.com\/product-page\/staurogyne-repens\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-28 °C (68-82 °F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt thrives in a wide range of tropical aquarium temperatures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%E5%8D%97%E7%BE%8E%E5%8F%89%E6%9F%B1%E8%8A%B1\/20205461\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blessingsaquarium.com\/product-page\/staurogyne-repens\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dennerleplants.com\/en\/plants\/plantdetails\/Staurogyne-repens-(30044)\/23038\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 6-7.5, Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt prefers slightly acidic to neutral water. Stable conditions are key \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenleafaquariums.com\/products\/staurogyne-repen-gla-tissue-culture.html?setCurrencyId=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blessingsaquarium.com\/product-page\/staurogyne-repens\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dennerleplants.com\/en\/plants\/plantdetails\/Staurogyne-repens-(30044)\/23038\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate \u0026amp; Fertilization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrient-rich substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA nutrient-rich substrate (like aquasoil) is very beneficial. It also requires regular dosing of micronutrients, especially iron, to maintain vibrant green colors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropica.com\/en\/articles\/staurogyne-repens\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenleafaquariums.com\/products\/staurogyne-repen-gla-tissue-culture.html?setCurrencyId=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blessingsaquarium.com\/product-page\/staurogyne-repens\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIts manageable growth rate means less frequent trimming compared to many stem plants \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropica.com\/en\/articles\/staurogyne-repens\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dennerleplants.com\/en\/plants\/plantdetails\/Staurogyne-repens-(30044)\/23038\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Planting and Propagation Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When planting, divide a potted clump into 2-4 small portions and plant them a few centimeters apart in the substrate. Remove any emergent leaves that may melt underwater. Ensure the roots are anchored but the base of the stem isn't buried too deeply to prevent rot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropica.com\/en\/articles\/staurogyne-repens\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenleafaquariums.com\/products\/staurogyne-repen-gla-tissue-culture.html?setCurrencyId=1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blessingsaquarium.com\/product-page\/staurogyne-repens\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It's very easy to propagate. Simply take \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estem cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (from the top or side shoots) and replant them in the substrate. These cuttings will quickly develop their own root systems \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blessingsaquarium.com\/product-page\/staurogyne-repens\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dennerleplants.com\/en\/plants\/plantdetails\/Staurogyne-repens-(30044)\/23038\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular trimming of the vertical shoot tips encourages the plant to produce more horizontal shoots and side branches, promoting a bushier and denser carpet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blessingsaquarium.com\/product-page\/staurogyne-repens\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dennerleplants.com\/en\/plants\/plantdetails\/Staurogyne-repens-(30044)\/23038\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53196013895953,"sku":"LC378","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/files\/staurogyne-repens-tissue-culture-plants-300_800x_e4005011-7410-4241-aa76-9abbcb31dc30.webp?v=1772552231","url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/products\/staurogyne-repens-t-c-cup","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}