Staurogyne Porto Velho care guide
Staurogyne Porto Velho (Staurogyne sp. 'Porto Velho') — medium light, 22-28 °C, pH 5.5-7, no CO2.
Overview
Staurogyne Porto Velho (Staurogyne sp. 'Porto Velho') is an aquatic plant of the family Acanthaceae, listed in the Aquairi knowledge base as an intermediate-level species. It is typically grown under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection on any substrate. Compact bushy plant from the Rio Madeira basin that stays under 10 cm tall. Forms tight clumps in the foreground/midground; slow grower preferring rich substrate and gentle flow.
Taxonomy
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Genus: Staurogyne
- Scientific name: Staurogyne sp. 'Porto Velho'
Habitat
Staurogyne is a pantropical genus of Acanthaceae growing on stream banks and seasonally flooded plains. Aquarium species form low compact bushes when grown submersed. In the Aquairi knowledge base, populations associated with this form are recorded from South America.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: medium
- CO2: not required
- Temperature: 22-28 °C (72-82 °F)
- pH: 5.5-7
- GH: 2-10 °dGH
- Substrate: aquasoil
- Maximum height: 10 cm
- Growth rate: slow
- Recommended placement: foreground
Placement
Foreground or low-midground stem; closely planted portions develop into a dense low cushion under bright light and CO2. In the Aquairi knowledge base this form is recommended for the foreground under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection, using undefined.
Propagation
Cuttings root rapidly; trimming the tops and replanting them increases density and accelerates a foreground bush. Documented propagation techniques for this entry include: stem cuttings.
Common issues
Pale or yellowing new leaves usually indicate iron deficiency; a balanced macro/micro routine and stable CO2 restore the dark-green submersed form.