{"product_id":"heteranthera-zosterifolia","title":"Heteranthera Zosterifolia","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 Heteranthera zosterifolia\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeteranthera zosterifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eStargrass\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a fast-growing freshwater stem plant prized for its \u003cstrong\u003ebright green, star-shaped foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e and bushy growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent choice for the \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background\u003c\/strong\u003e of a planted aquarium and can quickly create a dense, lush appearance. Regular trimming encourages branching and allows the plant to form compact bushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStargrass is relatively easy to grow but performs particularly well with \u003cstrong\u003egood lighting, CO₂ and consistent fertilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under strong conditions, it can grow rapidly and is useful as a nutrient-consuming plant in newly established aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHeteranthera zosterifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stargrass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pontederiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Stem Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central and South America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem Cuttings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Bushy Stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Heteranthera zosterifolia easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Stargrass is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e and grows well in a range of planted aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Stargrass need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, but CO₂ is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly beneficial\u003c\/strong\u003e. It promotes faster growth, denser foliage and a more compact appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Heteranthera zosterifolia be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well in the \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background\u003c\/strong\u003e, where regular trimming can create dense bushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Stargrass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut healthy stems and replant the \u003cstrong\u003eupper portions directly into the substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. The remaining stems will usually produce new side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Stargrass grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003efast-growing stem plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly under strong light with CO₂ and good nutrient availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot trimming regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStargrass grows quickly and can easily become overgrown. Regular trimming encourages bushier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsufficient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow light can result in sparse, stretched growth and larger gaps between leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting stems too densely\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow space between stems so light and water can reach the lower foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeglecting nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFast-growing plants require consistent macro and micronutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping CO₂ in a high-light aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong lighting without sufficient carbon can make maintaining healthy, compact growth more difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48955659583627,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/Nd4D600YDi3zGmpLvUARoVSr6ebEC4E6j23s5cD3UmPdkwxuhS4mlRhniE4v2FmvwpejHXK9yNblnK4Ai_S8PZ8fGt9Mz9CXsE_wGMk9sxzczKEsu-YDtsGNa7adlDZk3ywYHjMyUa216jFrR5c5eEovWhNuY8OdIZITdTD20rUlFAQIJuZAouw.jpg?v=1787299371","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/heteranthera-zosterifolia","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}