Glosso Cleistanthum
Glossostigma cleistanthum
Hard
High Light
CO2: Required
Growth Rate
Medium
Size
Small
Position
Foreground
Type
Carpet
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
22.0-28.0°C
72-82°F
pH
6.0-7.0
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
High Light
CO2
Required
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Required
Pruning
Optional
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About
Species similar to the classic G. elatinoides. Forms a low‑growing carpet with tiny leaves. Very demanding.
Care Notes
Intense light and CO₂ are required. Without them, it grows upright instead of trailing. Aggressive pruning to keep it low.
Propagation
Stolons; clump division
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Glossostigma cleistanthum |
|---|---|
| Family | Phrymaceae |
| Type | Carpet |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Light | High Light |
| CO2 | Required |
| Growth | Medium |
| Position | Foreground |
| Size | Small |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Required |
| Pruning | Optional |
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