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Glossostigma elatinoides- Tissue Culture (4 ounce bag)

Glossostigma elatinoides- Tissue Culture (4 ounce bag)

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Glossostigma elatinoides – Tissue Culture Aquarium Plant

Glossostigma elatinoides, often called “Glosso,” is a popular carpeting plant used in professional aquascaping layouts. Its small, bright green leaves spread quickly across the substrate, creating a dense and vibrant foreground carpet. With strong lighting and CO₂, Glossostigma can form one of the most beautiful and compact carpets in a planted aquarium.

This plant is produced using sterile tissue culture techniques in our laboratory in Winnipeg, Canada, ensuring it is completely free of algae, pests, and snails. Tissue culture plants are ideal for aquascaping, shrimp tanks, and newly established aquariums.

Key Features

• Lab grown in Winnipeg, Canada
• 100% pest, algae, and snail free tissue culture
• One of the best carpeting plants for aquascaping
• Bright green leaves that form a dense foreground carpet
• Safe for shrimp tanks and sensitive aquariums

Plant Information

Scientific Name: Glossostigma elatinoides
Common Name: Glosso
Placement: Foreground / Carpet
Lighting: High
COâ‚‚: Strongly recommended
Growth Rate: Fast
Difficulty: Moderate

Planting Tips

  1. Remove the plant from the culture container and gently rinse away the gel.

  2. Divide the plant into many very small portions.

  3. Plant each portion several centimeters apart in aquarium substrate.

  4. With good lighting and COâ‚‚, the plant will quickly spread and form a dense carpet.

Shipping Information

To reduce shipping size and protect the plants, this item will not be shipped in the deli cup shown in the product image. Plants are carefully removed from the container and packed securely to ensure they arrive healthy while minimizing shipping costs.

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