Glossostigma Elatinoides Tissue Culture (Aquascaping Essentials)

Glossostigma Elatinoides is a highly sought-after carpeting plant in freshwater aquascaping, prized for its vibrant green, small oval leaves and ability to form a lush, dense carpet. Its low-growing nature makes it perfect for foreground placement, transforming the aquarium substrate into a vibrant green meadow that brings depth and scale to your aquascape.

To ensure Glossostigma Elatinoides maintains its compact, dense growth, it requires high lighting. Insufficient lighting can cause the plant to grow leggy, with upward shoots instead of the desired horizontal spread. When provided with good lighting, combined with CO2 injection and a nutrient-rich substrate, this plant spreads rapidly across the substrate, creating a seamless, professional-looking carpet.

At Aquascaping Essentials, our tissue culture plants are densely packed and sealed for freshness, ensuring you receive an abundance of healthy plants that are pest, snail, algae, and disease-free. This guarantees exceptional value for money while providing a clean and thriving start for your aquascape.

To establish a carpet, plant small portions of Glossostigma Elatinoides across the substrate, spacing them out evenly. Regular trimming is essential to maintain its low-growing form and prevent upward growth. This fast-growing plant not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your aquarium but also contributes to a healthier environment by absorbing excess nutrients and improving water quality.

Glossostigma Elatinoides is perfect for aquascapers looking to achieve a professional, lush carpet in their tanks. With the right conditions—high light, CO2, and proper nutrients—it will thrive and deliver an impressive, vibrant green foreground that is both functional and visually stunning.

Key Features

• Vibrant Green Carpet – Creates a lush, dense carpet that enhances the aquarium's foreground.
• Requires Good Lighting – High lighting prevents legginess and encourages horizontal, compact growth.
• Densely Packed Cups – Pest, snail, algae, and disease-free tissue culture; exceptional value for money.
• Rapid Spreader – Grows quickly with CO2 injection and nutrient-rich substrate.
• Easy to Shape – Regular trimming keeps it low and compact, ideal for professional aquascapes.
• Improves Water Quality – Absorbs excess nutrients, reducing algae naturally.

Care Instructions

• Light Requirements: High light is essential to prevent leggy growth and promote dense carpeting.
• CO2: Strongly recommended to encourage healthy, horizontal spreading.
• Nutrients: Use a nutrient-rich substrate and supplement with liquid fertilizers.
• Placement: Foreground; plant in small portions evenly spaced across the substrate for the best carpet effect.
• Water Parameters:
• Temperature: 20°C – 26°C
• pH: 5.5 – 7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water
• Growth Rate: Fast; regular trimming is required to maintain its compact form.
• Compatibility: Safe for shrimp, small fish, and community aquariums.