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Staurogyne Repens
Staurogyne repens
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Lamiales›Acanthaceae
📍 Rio Cristalino, Brazil
Staurogyne repens is a compact, low-growing stem plant with small, bright-green, slightly glossy leaves on creeping stems. Unlike most foreground carpet plants it tolerates moderate rather than high light, and does not require CO2 injection — though both improve density and lateral growth. It can be used as a carpeting plant in lower-tech setups or as a foreground bush, making it one of the most versatile and accessible 'carpet' plants for planted aquariums.
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Compatible Livestock
Small, peaceful algae grazers that won't uproot or damage delicate plant tissue
Gentle invertebrates that graze algae and detritus without harming plants; thrive in same water parameters
Complementary foreground plant with similar care requirements; creates layered carpet effect
Small, peaceful fish that won't disturb substrate or uproot plants; compatible water parameters
Excellent algae control without damaging plant leaves; peaceful and compatible with low-tech setups
Hardy companion plant with similar moderate light tolerance; can be arranged around Staurogyne for varied hardscape
Common Diseases
Algae Overgrowth
Green, brown, or black algae coating plant leaves and stems; reduced light penetration; plant growth slowing
Reduce light duration to 6-8 hours daily; increase water change frequency; add algae-eating fish or shrimp (Otocinclus, Amano Shrimp); manually remove visible algae with soft brush
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing or pale leaves; stunted growth; leaf edges becoming translucent or necrotic; sparse lateral branching
Dose all-in-one liquid fertilizer weekly; perform 25-30% water changes bi-weekly to replenish minerals; ensure adequate lighting (60-150 PAR); consider adding root tabs if using nutrient-poor substrate
Melting (Tissue Breakdown)
Leaves becoming translucent, mushy, or disintegrating; stems softening; plant appearing to dissolve
Improve water quality with frequent partial water changes; ensure adequate water circulation; reduce light intensity temporarily; maintain stable temperature (20-28°C); remove severely affected portions and replant healthy stems
Slow Growth or Stagnation
Minimal new leaf development; plant remaining same size for weeks; leaves becoming smaller or paler
Increase light to 80-150 PAR; add liquid fertilizer 2x weekly; consider low-dose CO2 supplementation; ensure water parameters are stable; trim plant to encourage branching; verify substrate is nutrient-rich
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Quick Facts
- co2
- Beneficial but not essential
- light
- Medium to high (60–150 PAR)
- placement
- Foreground carpet or low bush
- substrate
- Aquasoil or enriched substrate
- growth rate
- Slow to moderate
- propagation
- Cuttings; trim to encourage lateral branching
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- temperature
- 68–82°F (20–28°C)