{"product_id":"glossostigma-elatinoides","title":"Glossostigma Elatinoides","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Glossostigma elatinoides\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlossostigma elatinoides\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eGlosso\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a popular carpeting plant prized for its \u003cstrong\u003etiny rounded leaves and low, creeping growth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e. When grown under suitable conditions, it can spread rapidly across the substrate to create a dense, bright-green carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlosso is an excellent choice for detailed aquascapes and looks particularly impressive when planted around rocks and driftwood. It performs best with \u003cstrong\u003estrong lighting, consistent CO₂ and nutrient-rich substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular trimming and careful planting help encourage horizontal growth rather than allowing the plant to grow vertically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGlossostigma elatinoides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossostigma \/ Glosso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phrymaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Carpeting Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia \u0026amp; New Zealand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5.5–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18–26°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners \/ Stem Cuttings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-Growing Creeping Carpet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Glossostigma elatinoides easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate difficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e. Good lighting and CO₂ are important for maintaining its compact carpeting growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Glosso need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e. Without sufficient CO₂, it can become sparse or grow upwards rather than spreading horizontally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get Glossostigma to carpet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant small portions with space between them, provide \u003cstrong\u003estrong lighting and consistent CO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e, and regularly trim any vertical growth. The plant will spread through runners across the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Glossostigma be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is primarily a \u003cstrong\u003eforeground carpeting plant\u003c\/strong\u003e and works particularly well around hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Glossostigma?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate established runners or small sections of the carpet and replant them individually across the substrate. They will gradually spread and join together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing insufficient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow light can cause Glosso to grow vertically instead of forming a compact carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting large clumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall individual portions spread more effectively and reduce the risk of the lower sections dying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping CO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsistent CO₂ is important for dense, healthy carpeting growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllowing vertical growth to continue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular trimming encourages the plant to stay low and spread horizontally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting it in deep shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlosso requires good light penetration across the substrate to carpet successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955687796875,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/h1ot2FzeG6ov9dJXcea0PibxqXvETpLwM8yQzJ7pmxK4JzWnKxPclGXItaQmB3Q_Y78qiGZyaHOEGCIBdF6IbfpxivE5gnfZJbddPq-4BemDQ-z_Ui-jtpOeGLwDrTng5IQ9YH3w8YSHk9pXakaEYdxGlNF0xGiq_VsZ5RTqiLGT-QYHJDTUM0R.jpg?v=1787302026","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/glossostigma-elatinoides","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}