Glossostigma elatinoides

Glossostigma elatinoides, In Vitro, which originates from New Zealand and Australia are most popular in Japanese Nature Style Aquariums used as a foreground plant. When light, CO2 and soft water are provided G. elatinoides is fast growing and grows to a height of 2-3cm. In order for G. elatinoides to grow low and compact it is vital that light must penetrate to the substrate, to prevent it from growing up towards the light instead of horizontally. For the best results plant in little clumps out in the open. Propagation is possible when the runners are cut or the individual two-leaf plantlets are separated from the main chain and replanted in suitable substrate.