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Name: Glossostigma elatinoides |
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Gravel | Light |
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Origin: Australia, New Zealand |
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Average |
Rich |
Bright |
The most peculiar Glossostigma elatinoides grows normally 3 or 4 cm from the bottom gravel, provided you have a reasonable amount of light. In any other case, it will soon tend to grow higher and thinner, looking fragile and reluctant. If the gravel you are using is thin enough to allow roots to spread, and has nutrients in the bottom, you will soon see the surface of it covered with plants. Planting is somewhat difficult (patience), use a small pair of tweezers, and divide small plants carefully. Remember to provide a good amount of CO2 and light...and see for yourselves!
Glossostigma is an excellent plant to cover and also beautify a barren foreground. It grows with runners and it's really amazing to see little runners pop out here and there over my boring gravel base. Give this plant a go. It's also much hardier than Riccia fluitans, but nowhere as beautiful. Glosso will also grow better with brighter light and also CO2 injection.
I've found that glosso is easier to grow and maintain than what I have read or was told. I have even grown it floating at the water surface with no problem. Although this is not ideal, it did live and grow that way for many weeks. I've used only DIY CO2 with it so far. It is a wonderful foreground plant!
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