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Create a stunning, dense foreground carpet with the unique Glossostigma elatinoides 'Platinum'. This captivating variant of the popular "Glosso" displays a striking silvery-white or pale green coloration on its small, tongue-like leaves, offering a distinct and eye-catching contrast to traditional green foreground plants.
Key Features:
- Striking Silver/White Coloration: Offers a unique and attractive look to the aquarium foreground.
- Carpet Forming: Spreads readily via runners to create a dense, low-lying carpet.
- Relatively Demanding: Requires good lighting and benefits significantly from CO2 supplementation.
- Ideal Foreground Plant: Perfect for creating a visually appealing base for your aquascape.
- Can Be Trimmed: Responds well to trimming, allowing you to maintain the desired carpet height and density.
Planting and Care:
'Platinum' Glosso is best planted in nutrient-rich substrate with good light penetration. Planting individual nodes or small portions with some space between them will encourage faster spreading. Regular trimming is essential to maintain a low and dense carpet; otherwise, it can grow upwards and shade itself. Consistent CO2 levels and adequate fertilization (including macro and micronutrients) are crucial for its long-term health and vibrant coloration.
Elevate your foreground with the distinctive silvery beauty of Glossostigma elatinoides 'Platinum' and create a captivating base for your aquascape.
Glossostigma Elatinoides Platinum (White) - GroWow Tissue Culture Cup
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Region/Origin: Cultivated variety, originating from the broader distribution of Glossostigma elatinoides, native to Australia and New Zealand.
Growth Rate: Medium to Fast (under optimal conditions)
Height at Maturity: Typically forms a very low-growing carpet, reaching only 1-3 cm (0.4-1.2 inches) in height when properly maintained.
Light Demand: Medium to High. To achieve a dense, low-growing carpet with the best coloration, 'Platinum' Glosso requires moderate to high light intensity. Insufficient light will result in taller, leggy growth as the plant reaches for more light.
CO2 Requirements: Medium to High. While it can survive with lower CO2 levels, supplemental CO2 injection is highly recommended for optimal growth, density, and vibrant coloration. Without adequate CO2, growth will be significantly slower, and it may struggle to form a tight carpet.