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Staurogyne sp. ‘Porto Velho’

R45.00

Interesting ground covering plant
Creeping growth habit
Narrow submersed leaves
Grayish-green with purple hues

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Description

Staurogyne sp. “Porto Velho” has only been known in the hobby in Europe for a few years, and it is still quite rare. This plant from South America grows moderately, develops a creeping growth habit under water and forms narrow lanceolate leaves with a long pointed tip. Its submerged form is greyish-green with a slight purple hue. This attractive carpet-forming plant needs good lighting and a good CO2 and nutrient supply.

Misapplied names Hygrophila sp. ‘Porto Velho’, Hygrophila sp. ‘Roraima’
Family Acanthaceae
Genus Staurogyne
Difficulty medium
Usage Midground, Nano tanks, Foreground, group, Foreground, ground cover
Growth medium
pH value 5 – 7
Temperature tolerance 20 – 30°C
Carbonate hardness 0 – 10°dKH
General hardness 0 – 30°dGH
Propagation Runners, Cuttings, Splitting, cutting off daughter plants
Can grow emersed? yes
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