🌿 All About Glossostigma elatinoides – Growow TC Plant

Glossostigma elatinoides (commonly called Glosso) is a popular foreground carpeting plant in aquascaping. Known for its small, teardrop-shaped leaves and fast-spreading growth, Glosso creates a lush, green lawn in high-tech planted aquariums.

🔍 Quick Info

• Scientific Name: Glossostigma elatinoides

• Common Name: Glosso

• Origin: New Zealand, Australia

• Type: Foreground / Carpet plant

• Form: Growow Tissue Culture (TC) – sterile, algae & pest-free

🌱 Appearance & Growth

• Leaf Shape: Small, oval to teardrop-shaped

• Leaf Color: Bright to medium green

• Height: 2–5 cm

• Growth Pattern: Spreads via runners; forms a dense carpet

• Growth Rate: Fast (in high light & CO₂)

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: High (essential for horizontal growth)

• CO₂ Injection: Strongly recommended

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich for root development

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 20–28°C

  • pH: 5.5–7.5

  • Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

🌟 Growow TC Advantages

• Delivered in a 100% sterile tissue culture cup

• No algae, snails, or pesticides

• Easy to divide and plant across the tank

• Establishes quickly under good conditions

✂️ Care & Maintenance

• Planting Tip: Separate into small clumps and space evenly

• Trimming: Trim runners regularly to maintain uniform carpet

• Fertilization: Needs root and water column fertilization for best growth

• CO₂ & Light: High levels prevent vertical growth and promote dense mat

🐠 Aquascaping Use

• Ideal for foreground and nano aquariums

• Excellent for creating nature-style or Iwagumi-style layouts

• Contrasts beautifully with taller plants or hardscape (rocks/wood)

✅ Why Choose Glossostigma elatinoides?

• One of the fastest carpet-forming plants

• Visually striking green carpet in high-tech tanks

• Ideal for professional-looking layouts

• Great for experienced hobbyists seeking fine aquascaping detail

💡 Pro Tip: In low light or low CO₂, Glosso may grow vertically instead of carpeting—ensure high PAR and consistent CO₂ for the best effect.