{"id":27569,"date":"2026-04-12T21:52:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T20:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?post_type=product&p=27569"},"modified":"2026-04-12T21:54:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T20:54:06","slug":"five-potted-potted-bihar-staurogyne-plant-staurogyne-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=five-potted-potted-bihar-staurogyne-plant-staurogyne-sp","title":{"rendered":"Five Potted Potted Bihar Staurogyne Plant Staurogyne Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bihar Staurogyne Plant (Staurogyne sp.<\/em> \u201cBihar\u201d)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Bihar Staurogyne is a rare and attractive variant of the Staurogyne<\/em> genus, known for its elongated, serrated, and slightly wavy leaves<\/strong> that give it a unique and wild appearance compared to the broader-leaved Staurogyne repens<\/em>. It originates from India and is gaining popularity among aquascapers for its hardy nature and distinctive texture.<\/p>\n

This plant works beautifully as a midground filler or foreground bush<\/strong> when regularly trimmed.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Native to the Bihar region of India<\/strong>, though exact species classification remains unclear\u2014thus named Staurogyne sp.<\/em> \u201cBihar\u201d.<\/p>\n

Lighting & Placement<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Light:<\/strong> Moderate to high<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Placement:<\/strong> Foreground (trimmed low) or midground (left taller)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Growth Form:<\/strong> Upright stems that branch readily with trimming<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Higher light intensifies leaf structure and helps maintain compact growth.<\/p>\n

    Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      Prefers nutrient-rich substrate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Benefits from root tabs and liquid fertilizers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      CO\u2082 optional but strongly enhances growth speed and bushiness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      Excellent for peaceful planted communities:<\/p>\n

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        Tetras, rasboras, danios<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Corydoras and dwarf catfish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Dwarf cichlids<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Shrimp and snails<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Avoid large digging fish or plant-eating species.<\/p>\n

        Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

        Zero\u2014completely peaceful plant.<\/p>\n

        Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

        Beginner\u2013intermediate: hardy and adaptable, but looks best with stable lighting and nutrients.<\/p>\n

        Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          Temperature:<\/strong> 72\u201382\u00b0F (22\u201328\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          pH:<\/strong> 6.0\u20137.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Hardness:<\/strong> Soft to medium<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Notes:<\/strong> Frequent trimming encourages denser, bushier clusters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The Bihar Staurogyne is a beautiful, textured plant perfect for aquascapes that need a natural, leafy midground accent with excellent adaptability and strong visual impact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Bihar Staurogyne Plant (Staurogyne sp. \u201cBihar\u201d) Overview The Bihar Staurogyne is a rare and attractive variant of the Staurogyne genus, known for its elongated, serrated, and slightly wavy leaves that give it a unique and wild appearance compared to the broader-leaved Staurogyne repens. It originates from India and is gaining popularity among aquascapers for its […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":27603,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[342],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-27569","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-plants-potted","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/27569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/27603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=27569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=27569"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=27569"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=27569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}