{"product_id":"s-repens","title":"Staurogyne Repens","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout S. Repens\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS. Repens is a compact, hardy aquarium plant prized for its bright green foliage and naturally bushy growth habit. It is one of the most popular plants for creating lush foreground and midground areas in freshwater aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to South America, \u003cem\u003eStaurogyne repens\u003c\/em\u003e develops low, creeping growth when regularly trimmed, making it particularly effective around rocks and driftwood. Rather than forming a traditional carpet like Monte Carlo or H.C. Cuba, it creates dense clumps of small green leaves that can be shaped into attractive bushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS. Repens is relatively easy to grow and adapts well to a range of aquarium conditions. Moderate lighting and CO₂ will encourage compact growth, although it can be successfully maintained in lower-tech aquariums. A nutrient-rich substrate and regular fertilisation will help produce healthy, vibrant foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular trimming is the key to maintaining its compact appearance. Cutting the taller stems encourages new side shoots and gradually creates a dense, bushy foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dense growth also provides excellent cover for shrimp, shrimplets, and small fish while creating attractive texture and depth in planted 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\u003eStaurogyne repens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e S. Repens \/ Staurogyne Repens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground \/ Midground Stem Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No (Recommended)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–15 dGH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to Midground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nature aquariums, shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, planted community tanks, and aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes S. Repens require CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It can grow successfully without CO₂, although supplementation encourages faster growth, denser foliage, and more compact plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan S. Repens be used as a carpeting plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can form a low, spreading foreground when regularly trimmed, but it generally grows as dense clumps rather than creating a tight carpet like Monte Carlo or H.C. Cuba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate S. Repens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply cut healthy stems and replant the cuttings into the substrate. Roots will develop from the lower nodes and the new plants will continue growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs S. Repens suitable for shrimp tanks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its dense foliage provides excellent grazing surfaces for biofilm and shelter for shrimp and shrimplets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep S. Repens compact?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular trimming is the most important factor. Cut taller stems back and replant healthy tops to encourage branching and create dense bushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot trimming regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithout pruning, S. Repens can become tall and leggy instead of forming compact bushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsufficient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow light can encourage upward growth and reduce the density of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor nutrient availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nutrient-rich substrate and regular fertilisation encourage healthy new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting large clumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeparate the plant into smaller portions and give each section room to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpecting a traditional carpet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eS. 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