Staurogyne Repens Vitro Culture

Staurogyne repens in Vitro Culture® – Compact Foreground Plant with Rich Green, Spreading Growth

Staurogyne repens is a popular and hardy foreground plant native to the Rio Cristalino in Brazil. Known for its compact, creeping growth and vibrant green, oval leaves, it offers a lush, low-growing appearance that works beautifully in both high-tech and low-tech aquariums. Whether used to create a dense carpet or a structured midground border, S. repens provides natural contrast and plant diversity in aquascapes of all styles.

Now available in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, this plant is cultivated through Tissue Culture Technology to ensure a 100% algae-free, snail-free, and pesticide-free start—ideal for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and nature-style layouts.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Staurogyne repens

• Common Name: S. repens, Brazilian Creeper

• Leaf Color: Bright to medium green with thick, rounded leaves

• Growth Form: Low-growing, creeping stems with upright tips

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

• Placement: Foreground to midground

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Difficulty Level: Easy to medium

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Medium to high; promotes compact, lush growth

• CO₂: Recommended for carpeting effect and strong root development

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tab supplementation highly beneficial

• Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 | Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• Propagation: Trim horizontal stems and replant cuttings to expand coverage

🌱 Additional Information:

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Pest-Free: Free from snails, algae, and contaminants

• Clean Start: Safe for shrimp and sensitive aquariums

• Extended Shelf Life: Can be stored under light until planting

• Easy to Plant: Simply rinse, divide, and insert gently into substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Versatile Structure: Works as a creeping carpet or bushy midground accent

• Textural Contrast: Pairs well with finer-leaved or red-toned species

• Beginner Friendly: Durable and adaptable to most planted tank conditions

• Great for Shrimp & Nano Tanks: Offers cover and visual balance without overwhelming small layouts

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Staurogyne repens plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant in your aquarium.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Images are sample representations. Actual growth pattern and color may vary depending on light intensity, CO₂, and aquarium parameters. Some melting may occur during transition from tissue culture, followed by regrowth under stable care.