• Staurogyne repens Aquafleur
  • Staurogyne repens Aquafleur
  • Staurogyne repens Aquafleur
  • Staurogyne repens Aquafleur
  • Staurogyne repens Aquafleur
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Staurogyne repens

Compact spreading green foreground plant for nature aquarium style layouts

£7.99
£7.99

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    Quick Facts

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    Origin: South America

    Position in Aquarium: Foreground

    Grows up to (cm): 10 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Medium pace
    Description

    Staurogyne repens is a popular and versatile foreground plant producing small, oval, bright green leaves on compact creeping stems that spread horizontally across the substrate. It grows denser and lower than most stem plants, making it one of the most commonly used foreground species in nature aquarium style aquascaping, particularly as a textured, compact accent plant between foreground carpets and taller midground species.

    It benefits from medium light and CO2 supplementation for the most compact, well-structured growth and reliable lateral spreading. Without CO2 it can be grown but tends to grow more upright and loosely rather than spreading as a dense foreground mat. A nutritious substrate supports the root system, and regular trimming of upward-growing stems encourages horizontal spread.

    Supplied as an established potted plant, Staurogyne repens suits aquariums from 40 litres upward. Its manageable care requirements, compact green form, and ability to fill foreground positions with a different texture to typical carpeting plants make it one of the most practical and widely used foreground plants across all levels of the planted aquarium hobby.
    Plant Sizes

    You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
    Shipping

    Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
    Staurogyne repens Aquafleur
    Staurogyne repens Aquafleur
    Staurogyne repens Aquafleur
    Staurogyne repens Aquafleur

    Customers praised this aquarium plant for arriving "in excellent condition" with "healthy strong plants" that grow well in tanks. Shoppers noted the plants are compact, can be split into multiple plantlets for great value, and thrive in both low and high-tech setups. A few customers mentioned one plant occasionally struggled while others flourished.

    • Healthy strong plants that were securely packaged and quickly delivered
    • The plant and roots are always healthy when received and the leaves are a lovely, deep shade of green
    • Each little pot can be split into 3-4 separate plants so you get great value
    • 5 stars: 22 (88%)
    • 4 stars: 3 (12%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Phillip B.
    Review

    Healthy strong plants that were securely packaged and quickly delivered. All in the region of 3” to 4 “ tall. Have been planted in my tank with Tropica Aquarium soil and CO2 injection and are rooting well and are healthy. Zero leaf melt witnessed and no snails etc. Will eagerly use Aquaessentials again for their plants.

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    David M.
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    Great litte plant, arrived looking healthy and now growing well in tank, compact with plenty of new shoots.

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    Kenny F.
    Review

    Excellent plants and no hassle delivery. Plants are thriving well.

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    John F.
    Review

    Nice plant, split into many small plantlets and all doing well. Arrived in excellent condition and well packaged.

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    Luke B.
    Review

    Great plant, they came bigger than expected and are growing great, can already see many new roots!

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    John S.
    Review

    Arrived in excellent condition. Needs pruning as per the video and looks great.

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    Madeleine H.
    Review

    Pruned right down to 1 1/2\" to use in foreground. Nice healthy plant and growing well.

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    Michael P.
    Review

    As usual 1st class goods looks nice in my aquarium

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    Florin G.G.
    Review

    Perfect plants for my fish tank. Much better quality plants than some other store.

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    Mark S.
    Review

    Once again the plants arrived in fantastic condition, and well packaged. Each little pot can be split into 3 -4 separate plants so you get great value as well. I don't shop anywhere else for my plants.

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    John H.
    Review

    Yet again top quality excellent condition and growing strong top marks from me and highly recommended

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    Mark S.
    Review

    Fantastic plant, they are growing nicely and the shrimps love them. As always with AE packaging was expertly done.

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    Shawn W.
    Review

    Plants arrived well packed and healthy. Had the plants in my aquarium for nearly a week now and they are growing and very healthy. Great service from Aqua Essentials and highly recommend to anyone.

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    John H.
    Review

    Yet again aqua essentials have up trumps never cease to amaze me with the quality price and speed of delivery you can't go wrong with AE life long custermer that's a fact

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    Richard J.
    Review

    Ordered on Fri it survived the weekend postage and is planted and growing in strong.

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    David G.
    Review

    Plant arrived nice and healthy, like the look if it. It's only been in the tank about a week but still intact and seems to be doing well.

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    Rachel H.
    Review

    A sturdy little bush-like plant. I have since moved it into a different aquarium as it was bigger than expected. Bushy and beautiful.

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    Leah C.
    Review

    This is the second time I've purchased this plant from this website and love it! The plant and roots are always healthy when received and the leaves are a lovely, deep shade of green. This also makes a fabulous carpet in the foreground and it's also very easy to grow. I have a low tech, low light setup and haven't experienced any problems growing this plant. I love it!! :)

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    Stephen H.
    Review

    yet another healthy plant from ae del is always fast and plenty of plant per pot thanks ae great service will use again and reccomend to other buyers

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    Ricky J.
    Review

    First time use of this plant for me but has been in my tank for about a week now and is already growing well, Aqua essentials is now the only place i will go to buy my plants, A really good company with really good delivery times and quality products

    I also purchased HC which was also of out-standing quality

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    Danny D.
    Review

    Arrived in perfect condition - a very healthy plant. Would definitely recommend.

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    Edmund K.
    Review

    Great quality, "just as pictured" :)
    very fresh, clean, healthy plants.
    Speedy and friendly service!

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    Kay J.
    Review

    lovely healthy plant, packaged well, quick delivery, looks great in my tank.

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    Matthias G.
    Review

    I got 2 staurogyne sp for a 30ltr tank.
    one has settled very well while the other is looking a bit sorry.
    but over all a nice plant

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    Frederick L.
    Review

    excellent plant... arrived in good condition and with speed

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    Does Staurogyne repens need CO2?

    CO2 is recommended for compact, horizontal spreading growth. Without it the plant tends to grow more upright and less densely rather than spreading as a foreground mat.

    Does it form a carpet?

    It forms a more textured, open mat rather than a true carpet like HC Cuba or Monte Carlo. It spreads and fills the foreground with compact green growth but with a more irregular surface texture.

    What light level does it need?

    Medium light gives good results. Under bright light growth is more compact. Under low light it grows more loosely and less horizontally.

    Is it easy for beginners?

    It is manageable for hobbyists with medium light and ideally CO2. It is less demanding than carpeting plants like HC Cuba and a good entry point for foreground planting with CO2.

    How do I propagate it?

    Trim stems and replant the cuttings. They root readily and continue spreading. Regular trimming of upright stems encourages horizontal rather than vertical growth.