Staurogyne Porto Velho
Staurogyne sp. 'Porto Velho'
Medium
High Light
CO2: Recommended
Growth Rate
Slow
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)
3.0-10.0 dGH
Light
High Light
CO2
Recommended
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Required
Pruning
Not Needed
Recommended Products
Fluval Plant Stratum
Fluval Plant Stratum
Fluval Plant Stratum
Fluval Plant Stratum
About
Compact Brazilian Staurogyne, similar to S. repens but with smaller leaves. Forms a dense carpet.
Care Notes
CO₂ and strong light for a compact carpet. Regular pruning stimulates lateral growth. Nutrient‑rich substrate is essential.
Propagation
Stem cutting; lateral shoots
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Staurogyne sp. 'Porto Velho' |
|---|---|
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Type | Carpet |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | High Light |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Growth | Slow |
| Position | Foreground |
| Size | Small |
| Hardness | 3.0-10.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Required |
| Pruning | Not Needed |
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