Glossostigma Elatinoides

Glossostigma Elatinoides - Glosso Carpet Aquarium Plant | Glass Aqua

$9.99

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Grow a dense, low-profile aquarium carpet in your planted tank with Glossostigma elatinoides. Better known as Glosso, this carpeting plant develops bright green, tear-drop shaped leaves and stays very compact under certain conditions, making it ideal for Iwagumi aquascapes and other layouts where a clean, open foreground is part of the goal.

Glosso grows best with strong lighting, CO2 injection, and consistent fertilization. When light is insufficient, it's growth will become noticeably leggy as it tries to reach upward rather than spreading horizontally along the substrate. It can be grown in lower-tech setups, but slower growth and a less compact carpet may be expected. Once established, Glosso grows at a moderate pace and periodic trimming will be needed to maintain a tidy look.

Below is an Ultum Nature Systems 5N 4.6 gallon nano tank featuring Glossostigma Elatinoides in the foreground:

Glossostigma Elatinoides Glosso Foreground Carpet Aquarium Plant

Plant Care Snapshot

Care level Intermediate

Lighting Medium to High

CO2 Required

Growth rate Moderate

Planting tip ·

Use high quality soil and liquid fertilizer for optimal plant growth and coloration

In your aquascape

Placement Foreground

Height / size 1-3"

Propagation Trim & Replant Runners

Also known as Glosso, Glossostigma Elatinoides · Plant type Carpet

Aquarium plants can vary in growth form and may require time to transition to your aquarium environment, whether grown submerged or emersed. This transition period is a natural part of establishing healthy, long-term growth in planted aquariums.

From carpeting plants in the foreground to stem plants and larger species used in the midground or background, each plant offers a unique contribution to a balanced and natural aquascape. As plants adapt, it is normal to see minor changes such as leaf melt, color shifts, or new growth patterns as they settle into their new conditions.

We carefully inspect and prepare all live aquatic plants prior to shipping. While we do our best to minimize hitchhikers, we cannot guarantee plants to be completely pest or snail-free unless tissue culture options are selected.

Because live plants are perishable, some signs of transit stress may occur, including leaf loss or cosmetic damage. These are typically temporary and when when healthy roots are present, most plants will recover with proper care.

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Tissue culture aquarium plants are grown in sterile, laboratory conditions, ensuring they are free from pests, algae, and snails. These young plants are cultivated in nutrient-rich gel and are grown in emersed form before being introduced into the aquarium.

Tissue culture plants are best for aquascapers looking for clean, controlled plant material, especially for shrimp tanks or sensitive setups. Before planting, the gel media should be gently removed, and the plant can be divided into smaller portions for planting.

With proper care, tissue culture plants transition quickly and establish into healthy submerged growth.

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Glossostigma Elatinoides $9.99

Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 6 reviews.

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Great plant quality

"Plants came in perfect condition!!"

— Nick B. (5/5)

healthy plants

"healthy plants"

— Camille C. (5/5)

Ordered two, one DOA and the other missing

"Ordered two, only received one which was in very rough shape and looked nothing like what healthy glosso looks like. GA was responsive to my inquiry though and refunded me the cost of both units, which I appreciate."

— Brandon D. (2/5)

Healthy

"Healthy plant with nice roots. Nicely packaged as well"

— Bryan S. (5/5)

Perfect and healthy plants!

"Perfect and healthy plants!"

— Jake L. (5/5)

Nice plant

"Plants look great, really good products, highly recommended."

— Ivan M. (5/5)

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