Glossostigma Elatinoides 5cm Pot

Commonly known as "Glosso", Glossostigma Elatinoides is usually planted in the foreground where it forms a low growing, dense carpet and is typically used in Nature Aquarium/Amano style layouts. 

This aquascaping plant originates from Australia and New Zealand where it grows in bogs and swamps and is one of the smallest aquarium plants, growing 2-3 cm tall, and thus a good foreground plant. It will grows upwards if light is poor. Make sure larger plants do not overshadow it. When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx. 1/8 pot) should be placed at intervals of a few centimetres to help the plants grow together more quickly. The addition of CO2 and soft water promote growth significantly.

How to Plant:

When one first receives it, Glossostigma is usually in its emersed form. Plant the stems in groups of three to four and allow two weeks for new submersed growth. Then, pull out the bunches and snip off the submersed growth with a pair of scissors. Take a stem with a pair of tweezers and run it horizontally under the substrate until it is completely buried. Clear away some substrate until a couple green leaves are visible. The plant should begin to grow horizontally and cover the foreground in a matter of weeks if well lit, provided with ample CO2, and nutrients.

Plant Profile:

• Common Name: Glosso
• Scientic Name: Glossostigma Elatinoides
• Origin: Australia and New Zealand
• Position: Carpeting Foreground
• Hardiness: Moderate
• Light Demand: High
• Plant Structure: Stem
• pH: 5.0- 7.0
• Temp.: 22-36 Degrees C
• Average Height: 3-5cm
• Growth Rate: High
• Ideal for Shrimp Tanks

An example of this plant used in an Nature Aquarium Aquascape: