{"product_id":"staurogyne-sp-brown","title":"Staurogyne Sp 'Brown'","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 Staurogyne sp. 'Brown'\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStaurogyne\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Brown' is an attractive freshwater aquarium plant known for its \u003cstrong\u003ecompact growth, small rounded leaves and distinctive brown, bronze and olive-green tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an excellent choice for aquascapers looking to add warm colour and texture to the foreground or midground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith regular trimming, this plant can develop into a dense, bushy clump rather than growing excessively tall. It works particularly well around \u003cstrong\u003erocks, driftwood and other hardscape\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a natural transition between carpeting plants and taller background stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong lighting and CO₂ supplementation encourage more compact growth and can enhance its deeper brown and bronze tones.\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\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Brown'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staurogyne Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Stem Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to Midground\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 \/ Side Shoots\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Bushy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Staurogyne sp. 'Brown' easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is generally considered an \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to intermediate aquarium plant\u003c\/strong\u003e and can adapt to a range of planted-tank conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Staurogyne 'Brown' need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ is not essential, but it is \u003cstrong\u003ehighly beneficial\u003c\/strong\u003e for dense growth, faster establishment and stronger colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Staurogyne 'Brown' be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well in the \u003cstrong\u003eforeground to midground\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially around rocks and driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Staurogyne 'Brown'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy stems can be trimmed and the \u003cstrong\u003ecuttings replanted directly into the substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e. The remaining plant will usually produce new side shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it compact?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide good lighting, consistent CO₂ and \u003cstrong\u003etrim the stems regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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