Glossostigma elatinoides

Description

Glossostigma elatinoides from New Zealand is much in demand in Japanese-inspired aquariums. It is one of the smallest aquarium plants (2-3 cm tall), and thus a good foreground plant. A difficult plant demanding a lot of light. Grows upwards if light is poor. Make sure larger plants do not overshadow it. When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx. 1/8 pot) should be placed at intervals of a few centimetres to help the plants grow together more quickly. CO2 addition and soft water promote growth significantly. 

Care Guidelines:

• Temperature: 72° – 78° F (22° – 26° C)
• pH: 5.0 – 7.0
• Lighting: very high
• Origin: Indigenous to New Zealand & Australia 
• Aquarium placement: Foreground
• Care: High
• Max Size: 2-4cm high

Note

Plants may arrive looking slightly different to pictured as they are grown emersed. Rest assured, after a short time in the aquarium the plant converts to its underwater form.