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Staurogyne sp. 'Low Grow'

Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Staurogyne

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

20-30°C(opt: 25°C)

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

Description

Staurogyne sp. 'Low Grow' was initially marketed as a Hygrophila species but its flower characteristics indicate it is actually a Staurogyne. It resembles Staurogyne repens from Rio Cristalino, differing by having wider stems (up to 10 cm) and longer leaves.

Staurogyne sp. 'Low Grow'

Growth Rate

Medium

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