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Glossostigma elatinoides

Scientific Name
Glossostigma elatinoides
Botanical Name
Glossostigma elatinoides (Benth.) Hook. f.
Synonyms
Tricholoma elatinoides Bentham
Other Name(s)
Glosso
Major Group
Angiosperms
Order
Lamiales
Family
Phrymaceae
Genus
Glossostigma

Description

Glossostigma elatinoides from New Zealand is much in demand in Japanese-inspired aquariums. It is one of the smallest aquarium plants (2-3 cm tall), and thus a good foreground plant. A difficult plant demanding a lot of light. Grows upwards if light is poor. Make sure larger plants do not overshadow it. When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx. 1/8 pot) should be placed at intervals of a few centimetres to help the plants grow together more quickly. CO2 addition and soft water promote growth significantly.

Source: Tropica

Plant Info

Region
  1. Australia
Type
Carpeting
Placement
  1. Foreground
  2. Nanos
Difficulty
Difficult
Growth Rate
Fast
Height (cm)
3 - 5+
Lighting
High
CO2
High
Emersed Growth
Yes
Propagation
  1. Splitting
  2. Cuttings
  3. Runners

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