Talk with the Expert | International and European shipping | Free Shipping for Orders over 69€ | Shipping within 24 hours
Product code: 982
Brand: DENNERLE PLANTS
Sales Conditions
Shipping
Returns Information
STAUROGYNE REPENS – Slow-Growing Foreground Plant for Natural Aquascaping
Staurogyne repens is a compact and slow-growing aquarium plant ideal for creating lush foreground carpets in freshwater tanks. Native to Brazil and a member of the Acanthaceae family, this plant resembles a miniature Hygrophila but is unique in its creeping growth and bushy form. With a low height of up to 10 cm and small green leaves, it’s an excellent choice for natural aquascapes and detailed layout design.
Under optimal conditions, Staurogyne repens spreads horizontally across the substrate, forming dense green clusters. It thrives under medium to high lighting and requires a nutrient-rich substrate for healthy development. Regular trimming of the stem tips encourages the plant to produce more lateral shoots, resulting in a thick, even carpet. For aquascaping purposes, it pairs beautifully with carpeting species such as Hemianthus callitrichoides.
Main features:
Genus: Staurogyne
Species: repens
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Brazil
Light requirement: medium to high
Temperature: 22–28°C
Growth rate: slow
Placement: foreground
Height: up to 10 cm
Ideal pH: 6–7
Water hardness: soft to medium
CO₂ requirement: 20–30 mg/l
Propagation: head cuttings, side shoots
Why choose Staurogyne repens:
Staurogyne repens offers the perfect balance between aesthetic impact and ease of care. Its creeping, compact habit and resistance to fluctuating conditions make it suitable for both high-tech and balanced low-tech aquariums. With proper lighting and routine trimming, it forms a rich, green carpet with lasting visual appeal.
English 
Italiano 
