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Glossostigma elatinoides
The most popular foreground plant in aquascaping. Forms a lush green carpet by creeping along the substrate. Requires CO2 and strong light but grows explosively under optimal conditions. A Nature Aquarium staple.
Glossostigma elatinoides is a tiny aquatic plant in the family Phrymaceae, native to eastern Australia where it colonizes wetlands and shallow watercourses as an amphibious herb. One of the world's smallest aquatic plants, its oval leaves measure only a few millimeters. In the aquarium hobby it is prized as the quintessential foreground carpeting plant: under high light and pressurized CO2 injection (1–2 bubbles per second), dense mats of bright green creep horizontally across the substrate to form a flawless living carpet. Insufficient light causes upward growth rather than horizontal spreading, so strong illumination is non-negotiable. Thrives in nutrient-rich aquasoil; root-tab fertilizers further enhance density. Once established, it serves as the foundation for world-class Nature Aquarium layouts.
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Origen
Eastern Australia
Tamaño
1-3cm (height)
Temperatura
20〜28℃
CO2 injection required + liquid fert + substrate fert
High light essential. Insufficient light causes upward growth
Pressurized injection required. ~1-2 bubbles per second
Trim aggressively when thick. Regenerates from runners
Plant at 1cm intervals with tweezers into soil substrate
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Glossostigma es 20〜28℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Glossostigma típicamente alcanza 1-3cm (height) como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Glossostigma se alimenta de: CO2 injection required + liquid fert + substrate fert. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Glossostigma varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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