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Glossostigma elatinoides is one of the smallest and most sought-after aquarium plants for creating dense green carpets, a classic of Japanese-inspired (Nature Aquarium) layouts. Native to New Zealand, it forms a compact carpet only 2-3 cm tall when grown under intense light, CO2 and soft water.
It is ideal for the foreground and for recreating natural landscapes in aquascaping. Under weak lighting it grows upwards instead of creeping, losing the carpet effect. It should be planted in small clumps spaced a few centimetres apart so they join quickly into an even carpet.
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Glossostigma elatinoides |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Glosso, Glossostigma |
| Family | Phrymaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae) |
| Origin | New Zealand (also Australia and Tasmania) |
| Type | Carpeting / foreground plant |
| Height | 2-3 cm (up to 5 cm) |
| Width | 5-10 cm |
| Propagation | Runners, division of clumps and cuttings |
| Lighting | High / intense |
| Temperature | 20-26 °C |
| pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Water Hardness | Soft (GH 1-10, KH 0-7) |
| CO2 | Recommended 20-30 mg/l |
| Growth Rate | Fast (with CO2 and good light) |
| Use | Foreground carpet, aquascaping |
| Difficulty | Medium to difficult |
Growing Requirements
- Lighting: intense light is essential; under low light the plant grows upwards and does not carpet.
- CO2: CO2 injection is practically mandatory to achieve a dense, healthy carpet.
- Water: prefers soft, slightly acidic water with good circulation.
- Trimming: trim regularly with scissors to encourage lateral growth and keep the carpet low.
- Shading: avoid shading from taller plants.
Available as a pot (Tropica, BSP) and in vitro (Tropica).
Foto ilustrativa. | Illustrative photo.
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