Low tech- carpeting plant – 20 stems of staurogen sp brown (20 stem pack)

👉 Staurogyne repens (‘Brown’ is a variant/strain of this plant)

• Type: Foreground / carpeting plant
• Growth: Low, bushy, spreads sideways
• Height: ~5–10 cm
• Difficulty: Easy to medium (good for low-tech tanks)

👉 The “brown” version often develops a slight bronze/brown tint under good lighting

 Planting 20 Stems (Important)

For a proper carpet:

1. Split stems into smaller portions
   • Don’t plant all 20 as bunches
   • Break into 40–60 small pieces (2–3 leaves each)
2. Spacing
   • Plant each piece 2–3 cm apart
   • Use tweezers for deep planting
3. Depth
   • Bury stem slightly but leave leaves above substrate

👉 This helps faster horizontal spread

💡 Low-Tech Requirements

Lighting

• Medium light (very important for carpeting)
• ~6–8 hours daily

👉 Too low light = tall, leggy growth (no carpet)

CO₂

• ❌ Not required
• ✔ Will grow without CO₂
• ✔ But grows faster and denser if CO₂ is added

Substrate

• Best: Nutrient-rich aqua soil
• Also works with:
  • Sand + root tabs
  • Gravel + root tabs

Fertilization

• Root tabs recommended
• Occasional liquid fertilizer helps color and growth

 Growth & Carpet Formation

• Starts spreading in 2–3 weeks
• Full carpet: 6–10 weeks (low tech)

👉 Trim regularly to encourage sideways growth

 Maintenance Tips

• Trim tops when plant gets tall → forces horizontal spread
• Replant cuttings to fill gaps
• Keep algae under control early stage

Common Mistakes

❌ Planting big bunches → slow spread
❌ Very low light → no carpeting
❌ No nutrients → yellowing/melting
❌ Disturbing substrate too often

 Why it’s great

✔ One of the best low-tech carpeting plants
✔ Hardy and adaptable
✔ Unique green to brown tone
✔ Easier than Monte Carlo or HC Cuba