Glossostiham_elatinoides

Description

Very fast growing ground covering plant
Forms a bright green carpet
A classic nature aquarium plant
Free from algae and snails

Family: Phrymaceae

Scientific Name: Glossostigma elationoides

Common Name: Glossostigma

Type: fore-ground covering plant

Origins: Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania

Ecology: In nature, grows marshy regions, often growing completely submersed (C kasselmann)

Growth: Fast, requires frequent trimming

Height: approx. 3 -5 cm

Light: high

CO2 demand: high

Given the right conditions, temperature between 22 and 26 degree centigrade and soft acidic water, Glossostigma grows fast and forms a green carpet quite fast. But Glossostigma is definitely a high light plant. Typically in low light conditions, the plant will strive to grow uptight towards the light.

Aquascaping tip
Owing to its comparatively larger leaf size, ?Glosso? is best used in larger nature aquarium as a foreground plant. This is an old favourite of legendary aquascapist, Mr. Takashi Amano.

Terrarium use: No
Paludarium use: No

Packing
Tissue Cultured Cup (TC)