Heteranthera zosterifolia (Stargrass)

Soft, wild, and grows like it means it.

If you want that lush, slightly chaotic jungle look, Stargrass delivers. Bright green, fine leaves that shoot out in all directions, giving you that soft, bushy texture that makes a tank feel full and alive.

It’s light, airy, and moves beautifully in the flow - proper natural vibes.

🌿 Why you want it

• Bright, fresh green that lifts the whole tank
• Soft, bushy texture - great contrast against chunkier plants
• Fast growth = helps keep algae in check
• Easy to shape into dense background groups

✂️ The trimming play

Trim and replant the tops to thicken it up.
Leave it too long and it can get messy - regular trims keep it looking sharp.

📍 Where it fits

• Best in the midground to background
• Can hit 30-50cm if you let it run

💡 Care

• Light: medium to high (more light = tighter, denser growth)
• CO₂: not required, but helps a lot
• Growth: fast
• Propagation: cut and replant stems

💧 Water tolerance

Pretty forgiving, but prefers stable conditions. Keep nutrients up and it’ll reward you.

💬 TBC take

This is your “instant jungle” plant.
Chuck it in and your tank goes from empty to lush real quick.

Just stay on top of trimming - or embrace the chaos.