Glossostigma Elatinoides Vitro Culture

Glossostigma elatinoides in Vitro Culture® – Iconic Foreground Carpet Plant for High-Impact Aquascaping

Glossostigma elatinoides is a classic and high-performance carpeting plant originating from New Zealand, known for its tiny, bright green leaves and low, fast-spreading growth. It is a staple in professional aquascapes—especially Iwagumi-style layouts—due to its ability to form a dense, vibrant green mat that hugs the substrate. Under the right conditions, this plant creates a striking visual foundation in foreground areas of high-tech tanks.

Now offered in our sterile Vitro Culture® 4-inch bag, Glossostigma elatinoides is grown using advanced Tissue Culture Technology to ensure a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start—perfect for sensitive shrimp tanks, contest aquascapes, and nano layouts.

🌿 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Glossostigma elatinoides

• Common Name: Glosso

• Leaf Color: Bright green, oval to teardrop-shaped

• Growth Form: Low, fast-spreading carpet plant

• Vitro Culture® Format: 4-inch sealed bag with multiple healthy plantlets in sterile gel or liquid

• Placement: Foreground

• Growth Rate: Fast under optimal conditions

• Difficulty Level: Medium to hard

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: High; essential for compact, horizontal growth

• CO₂: Strongly recommended to maintain low growth and vibrant color

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root tab supplementation required

• Water Parameters: pH 5.5–7.5 | Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)

• Propagation: Spreads via runners; trim and replant for even coverage

🌱 Additional Information:

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🧪 Vitro Culture® Advantages:

• 100% Pest-Free: No snails, algae, or contaminants

• Clean Start: Ideal for shrimp tanks and sensitive species

• Long Shelf Life: Store under light until ready to plant

• Easy to Plant: Rinse, separate gently, and place directly into substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Premier Carpet Plant: Creates lush, vibrant green mats across the foreground

• Perfect for Iwagumi Style: Complements stone hardscape and open layouts

• High Visual Impact: Delivers contrast and texture at the substrate level

• Used in Competition Aquascaping: A favorite among professional aquascapers worldwide

📦 What You’ll Receive:

One 4-inch sealed Vitro Culture® bag containing healthy Glossostigma elatinoides plantlets—ready to rinse, acclimate, and plant in your aquarium.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

Photos are for reference only. Plant size, density, and color may vary depending on lighting and aquarium conditions. Glossostigma may melt during transition from tissue culture but will regrow under stable care.