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PLANT OVERVIEW
About Stargrass
A fast-growing stem plant that forms dense, star-like clusters.
Stargrass is an excellent midground or background plant. Under high light, it grows very bushy and can even be trimmed into a hedge.
Midground · Beginner friendly
Stargrass
Heteranthera zosterifolia
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DIFFICULTY
Easy–Moderate
A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.
LIGHT
High
Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.
CO₂
Recommended
Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.
GROWTH
Fast
High trimming needs.
CARE PROFILE
What this plant needs.
The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.
TANK FIT
Placement + size
Primary placementMidground
Typical height6–20 in
Typical width6 in
Suggested minimum tank10 gal
Suggested tank height22 in+
LIGHT + CO₂
Energy demand
Ideal lightHigh
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR30–100
Injected CO₂Recommended
CO₂ benefitHigh
NUTRITION
Where it feeds
Root feedingModerate
Water-column feedingHigh
Overall fertilizer demandHigh
Iron demandModerate
MicronutrientsLow
WATER
Useful parameter range
Temperature68–82°F
pH6–7.5
GH2–12 dGH
KH2–10 dKH
How to plant it.
Substrate: Any
Plant stems individually.
What to expect after planting.
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Acclimation
Adapts well.
What usually goes wrong.
Leaves turn black if lacking macronutrients.
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