🌿 Staurogyne Repens (Potted) – Compact, Hardy Foreground Aquarium Plant

Bring a touch of lush green beauty to the front of your aquarium with Staurogyne Repens — a hardy, compact, and vibrant foreground plant loved by aquascapers around the world! 🌱✨

Native to South America, Staurogyne repens is known for its dense, bushy growth and bright green leaves that create a natural, carpet-like effect. Whether you’re building a sleek aquascape or just want to add some lively greenery, this plant makes a wonderful choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists alike.

The potted version makes planting easy — simply remove the pot, separate a few stems, and plant them in your substrate. In no time, they’ll spread out beautifully to form a lush, green mat that fish and shrimp love to explore! 🐟💚

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Creates a vibrant, carpeted look in the foreground 🌱

• Beginner-friendly and easy to maintain

• Helps absorb excess nutrients and improve water quality

• Great for fish, shrimp, and fry — provides cover and grazing area

• Grows well in low to medium light setups

💧 Care Instructions

• Scientific Name: Staurogyne repens

• Lighting: Low to medium

• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Placement: Foreground or midground

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• CO₂: Optional but encourages denser growth

💡 Pro Tip: Trim the tops regularly to encourage side shoots and thicker carpeting! You can also replant trimmings to quickly fill in open areas.

🐠 Perfect For:

✔️ Beginners looking for an easy foreground plant
✔️ Natural and aquascaped tanks
✔️ Shrimp and nano fish aquariums
✔️ Low-tech or CO₂-enriched setups
✔️ Clean, balanced aquarium environments

📦 What You’ll Receive

• 1 healthy potted Staurogyne Repens

🌱 Helpful Hints

• Plant individual stems about 1 inch apart to help them spread evenly

• Works beautifully alongside Dwarf Hairgrass, Cryptocorynes, and Java Ferns

• Perfect for aquascapes with a natural, meadow-like look

• Add root tabs or a nutrient-rich substrate for the best results

✨ Staurogyne Repens is a small plant with big impact — easy to grow, beautifully compact, and a must-have for creating lush, natural aquascapes!