🌿 Overview

Staurogyne sp. ‘Bihar’ is a small, compact freshwater stem plant native to Southeast Asia. Known for its dense and low-growing habit, it is widely used in aquascaping as a foreground or midground plant, adding texture, lush greenery, and depth to planted tanks.

This plant is easy to care for, making it perfect for beginners, while also thriving in high-tech aquariums with CO₂ injection and strong lighting. Its compact growth ensures that it forms a tidy, natural carpet or bushy layout in aquariums.

🍃 Appearance

• Small, bright green, oval-shaped leaves
• Compact, bushy growth forming dense clusters
• Low-growing: up to 5–10 cm in height
• Ideal for foreground, carpeting, or filling gaps
• Leaves maintain vibrant color under moderate to high lighting

🌿 Plant Type (Hard/Soft)

• Type: Stem plant
• Category: Soft aquatic plant
• Growth rate: Moderate

🌡️ Ideal Water Temperature

• 22°C – 28°C (72°F – 82°F)

💡 Lighting Conditions

• Medium to high lighting recommended
• Moderate light maintains healthy growth
• High lighting produces denser and bushier foliage

🌿 CO₂ Requirement

• Optional but recommended
• CO₂ promotes faster growth, compact clusters, and healthier leaves

⚗️ Ideal pH Level

• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• Prefers slightly acidic to neutral water

💧 Other Requirements

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate enhances growth
• Fertilization: Responds well to root tabs and liquid fertilizers
• Water hardness: Soft to moderately hard
• Regular trimming encourages denser carpets
• Stable water conditions improve color and texture

🌱 Propagation

• Propagates via stem cuttings
• Simply cut healthy tops and replant into substrate
• Side shoots develop quickly, creating dense coverage

💡 Do You Know?

Staurogyne sp. ‘Bihar’ is sometimes referred to as a miniature Staurogyne species, ideal for creating foreground carpets without the need for high maintenance. It’s perfect for aquascapers who want lush greenery in small or medium tanks.

🏷️ Plant Category Classification

🟢 Beginner Friendly

✔ Yes – Hardy and forgiving, great for new aquarists

🟢 Non-CO₂ Plant (Low-Tech)

✔ Yes – Can grow without CO₂, though slower

🟢 High-Tech Plant

✔ Yes – Thrives with CO₂ and high lighting, forming dense carpets