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Star Grass
฿250.00
🌿 Star Grass
(Star Grass)
Scientific name: Heteranthera zosterifolia
Description
Star Grass is a fast-growing freshwater stem plant known for its narrow, bright green leaves that form attractive star-shaped whorls around the stem. Its dense growth and vibrant color make it an excellent background plant for aquascaping, adding texture, depth, and a lush natural appearance to planted aquariums.
Key Points
• Bright green star-shaped leaf arrangement
• Fast-growing stem plant
• Dense, bushy growth habit
• Excellent background aquarium plant
• Easy to trim and propagate
Care
💡 Moderate to high lighting
💧 Suitable for freshwater aquariums
🌱 Plant stems in nutrient-rich substrate
🌿 CO₂ supplementation is beneficial for faster and denser growth
✂️ Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth
🌡 Prefers water temperatures of 22–28°C
Size
📏 Plant height: 20–40 cm
Perfect for:
🐠 Freshwater aquariums • 🌿 Aquascaping • 🌱 Background planting • 🦐 Shrimp aquariums • 💧 Nature-style aquariums
Important Note
📌 Strong lighting and regular fertilization help maintain compact, healthy growth.
📌 Leaf size, color, and growth rate may vary depending on lighting, nutrients, CO₂ levels, and water conditions.
📌 As a live aquatic plant, appearance may vary naturally between batches.
📸 Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual plant appearance, size, and color may vary depending on season and growth conditions.
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