Glossostigma Elantinoides, 'Glosso' is a classic carpeting plant native to New Zealand.
Perfect for a higher-tech setup, Glosso grows quickly and densely with appropriate high lighting, co2 and fertilizers. You'll love the dense carpet of these tiny leaves.
A 2 oz cup is roughly the size of a small golf ball, and will contain many lengths of rooted and unrooted stems!
Growing Suggestions:
- High light needs, Co2 Recommended!
- 60-80F
- Fast low/ creeping growth rate, 1-2" high
- Root tabs recommended: Yes
- Excellent forage and shelter!
Cassandra's Notes:
I've noticed Glosso will start to yellow and become leggy without enough light and fertilizer. You'll definitely need to keep trimming for this plant to look it's best!
As the roots can be very weak and delicate, I'd suggest setting aside quite some time to get this planted. Expect that you'll need to re-plant runaway segments! I've had some minor success sprinkling a very thin layer of sand over a carpet I'm trying to establish. Not enough to smother, or block any light, but just enough to weigh the plant down until it gets established into the substrate. Very delicate roots!
As I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there’s always a chance of harmless hitchhikers like snails or dwarf shrimp tagging along with your plants!
I personally keep several beneficial snail species in my tanks, including Colorful Ramshorns, Bronze Bladder and Pond Snails, Mini Rams, and Malaysian Trumpet Snails. These snails stay relatively small, help clean the aquarium, and do not eat healthy plants or cause harm. However, if you’d rather avoid any hitchhikers, I highly recommend checking out our blog on how to safely disinfect aquarium plants before adding them to your tank:
How to Bleach Dip Aquarium Plants Safely
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