Glosso [Glossostigma elatinoides]

Description

Product Overview

Glossostigma elatinoides, or “Glosso,” is a popular foreground carpeting plant prized for its compact, dense growth and vivid green color. Perfect for aquascapers seeking a lush green carpet, Glosso thrives under high light with CO₂ support and spreads quickly, adding both beauty and shelter to any planted tank.

Product Features

• 🌱 Dense, compact carpeting growth

• 💚 Vivid green, oval-shaped leaves

• ⚡ Rapid spread under high lighting and CO₂

• 🐟 Offers refuge for fry and invertebrates

• 🧩 Ideal for foreground placement in aquascapes

• ✂️ Easily propagated via stem clippings

Product Specifications

• Size: 2–3 inches

• Care Level: Medium

• CO₂ Requirement: Recommended

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Placement: Foreground

• Lighting Needs: High

• Color: Green

• Max Size: 3+ inches

• Propagation: Stem Clippings

❓ Related FAQs

Q1: Is Glosso suitable for beginners?
It’s better suited for intermediate aquarists due to its high light and CO₂ needs.

Q2: Will Glosso carpet without CO₂?
It may survive, but dense carpeting is unlikely without CO₂ supplementation.

Q3: How fast does Glosso grow?
Under ideal conditions, it spreads quickly and forms a thick carpet within weeks.

Q4: Can Glosso be used in nano tanks?
Yes, it’s perfect for nano tanks as a low-growing foreground plant.

Q5: Does it require trimming?
Yes, regular trimming helps maintain a uniform carpet and prevents overgrowth.

Q6: Is it safe for all aquatic life?
Absolutely. It’s a safe, non-toxic plant that also shelters fry and shrimps.

Q7: How do I propagate Glosso?
Simply trim healthy stems and replant them into the substrate.