Staurogyne repens care guide
Staurogyne repens · Acanthaceae
Staurogyne repens (Staurogyne repens) is an aquatic plant. It belongs to the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Northern South America: Brazil (North & West-Central) and Guyana; aquarium stock from the Rio Cristalino, Mato Grosso. It needs medium to high light. Water temperature: 22°C – 28°C. pH: 5.5 – 7.5. Care difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Growth rate: slow to moderate.
How do you care for Staurogyne repens?
| Light | Medium to High (stretches into thin upright stems in low light) |
|---|---|
| CO₂ | Recommended |
| Temperature | 22°C – 28°C |
| pH | 5.5 – 7.5 |
| Placement | Fore- to midground – low bush or loose carpet |
| Growth | Slow to Moderate |
| Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
How do you trim and propagate Staurogyne repens?
Pinch or cut off upright shoots regularly (even weekly) to keep it low, push sideways runners and a denser bush; replant the cut tops and split off side shoots and runners to propagate.
What problems affect Staurogyne repens?
Tall, thin upright stems in low light; yellowing leaves from nutrient shortage; thin leaves with low CO₂; melting or rot from unstable parameters or the emersed-to-submerged switch.
How do you fix Staurogyne repens problems?
More light and regular topping; root tabs, micronutrients and CO₂; keep conditions stable and remove dying emersed leaves.
Where does Staurogyne repens come from?
Northern South America: Brazil (North & West-Central) and Guyana; aquarium stock from the Rio Cristalino, Mato Grosso · Biotope regions: South America.
Sources
- World Checklist of Vascular Plants: Staurogyne repens — Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew / GBIF
- Staurogyne repens — Tropica
- Staurogyne repens — Flowgrow Aquatic Plant Database
- Staurogyne repens — Dennerle Plants
- Staurogyne Repens — Buce Plant
Care details checked against these sources on 2026-09-23.
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