Gratiola viscidula

Gratiola viscidula – A Unique Grass-Like Aquarium Plant for Structured Aquascapes

Gratiola viscidula is a rare, grass-like aquatic plant that adds a distinct, structured look to planted aquariums. With its rigid, upright growth and bright green, spiky leaves, this plant creates a miniature underwater forest effect, making it an excellent choice for foreground and midground placement. Its compact, slow-growing nature allows aquascapers to design intricate layouts with minimal maintenance.

Hardy & Easy to Maintain

Unlike many delicate foreground plants, Gratiola viscidula is hardy and adaptable. It thrives in moderate to high lighting and does not require CO₂ supplementation, although added CO₂ and nutrient-rich substrate will encourage faster, denser growth. This makes it a great option for low-tech and high-tech planted tanks alike.

Key Benefits

• Unique Upright Growth: Adds structure and a grass-like appearance to aquascapes.
• Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in both low-tech and high-tech aquariums.
• Slow-Growing & Compact: Requires minimal trimming and maintenance.

For aquascapers looking to diversify their planted tank with a rare, structured plant, Gratiola viscidula is an excellent choice. Its rigid, spiky growth and low-maintenance care requirements make it a top-tier foreground and midground plant for creating distinct, natural-looking aquascapes.