Staurogyne Bihar
Staurogyne Bihar
Staurogyne Bihar is an Indian Staurogyne species producing denser, broader foliage than standard S. repens — creating a more substantial, structurally bold midground presence that suits compositions where a more visually impactful Staurogyne form is needed. The broader leaf form and denser growth habit provide more visual mass per plant than standard repens, making Bihar a useful midground filler for the zone between foreground carpets and taller background species.
Care tip: Staurogyne Bihar grows best in moderate lighting with CO₂ optional. Maintain temperatures of 72–82°F and pH 6.0–7.5. Regular liquid fertilization supports healthy growth and best coloration.
Growing to 3 to 6 inches, Bihar occupies the foreground to midground zone with a slightly taller, more substantial profile than standard repens. Like all Staurogyne it grows in dense, branching clusters that respond well to regular trimming. CO₂ improves density and the compact, horizontal spreading that makes Staurogyne most effective in foreground and midground positions.
This moderate plant grows in moderate lighting with CO₂ optional but beneficial. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 provide comfortable conditions. Regular fertilization supports the dense, broader foliage characteristic of this Indian species. Trimming maintains the compact, tidy midground form and prevents excessive upward growth.
In the aquascape, Staurogyne Bihar provides denser, broader midground structure than standard repens — useful for filling the midground zone with more visual mass where repens would appear too sparse or fine-scaled. The broader leaf form creates a more substantial midground transition between low foreground carpets and taller background plants. It suits both Dutch and nature-style aquascape compositions.
Staurogyne Bihar is a denser-leaved and more structurally substantial Indian Staurogyne for aquarists who want more visual mass from Staurogyne in the midground zone. Its broader foliage and practical midground scale make it a useful and rewarding addition to detailed foreground and midground compositions.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Midground |
| Max Height | 3–6 inches |
| Light Level | Moderate |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Optional |
| Origin | India |
| Notes | An Indian Staurogyne producing denser, broader foliage than standard S. repens, creating a more substantial midground presence. Well suited to filling midground zones where a compact, bushy green plant is needed between foreground carpets and taller background species. CO₂ improves density but is not required. |
