Staurogyne sp. ‘Porto Velho’

Staurogyne sp. ‘Porto Velho’ is a unique and compact aquarium plant from Brazil, known for its reddish-purple stems and narrow elongated green leaves. Its growth form creates dense low bushes, making it ideal for foreground planting in larger aquariums or midground in nano setups.

Under medium to high lighting with CO₂ injection, the stems develop a stronger purple hue, creating a beautiful colour contrast against surrounding plants. Its creeping and slightly upright growth habit allows it to form compact groups or bushy carpets with frequent trimming.

This plant has a moderate growth rate and benefits from regular trimming to maintain density and encourage lateral shoots. It requires nutrient-rich substrate and micronutrient dosing, particularly iron, to maintain healthy growth and colour intensity.

Easy to propagate by trimming and replanting cut tops or lateral shoots into the substrate, where they root quickly and continue growing.

Compact aquarium plant:

Does Staurogyne ‘Porto Velho’ need CO₂?
CO₂ is recommended for healthy compact growth and to enhance its purple stem coloration.

Is Staurogyne ‘Porto Velho’ suitable for low-tech tanks?
It can survive in medium lighting without CO₂, but growth is slower and colours less intense.

How do you propagate Staurogyne ‘Porto Velho’?
Trim healthy tops or lateral shoots and replant them into the substrate to root and grow.

What makes Staurogyne ‘Porto Velho’ unique?
Its reddish-purple stems and compact bushy growth create striking colour contrast and natural textures in aquascapes.