K2AQUA Eustralis Stellata Live Aquarium Plants Delicate Star Shaped Leaves Purple Underside High Light CO2 Required Midground Background Freshwater Aquascape

• STAR SHAPED LEAVES AND PURPLE UNDERSIDES CREATE ELEGANT VISUAL TEXTURE: Eustralis Stellata features fine, spiky foliage with colour gradients from green to violet, adding fine detail and contrast to midground and background areas. Losse plants/stems. Emersed form.
• REQUIRES HIGH LIGHT AND CO2 FOR STRONG GROWTH AND INTENSE COLOURATION: This demanding plant will only thrive under strong light, injected CO₂, and rich fertilisation—ideal for high-tech aquariums focused on lush, vibrant growth.
• FAST GROWING STEM PLANT – NEEDS REGULAR TRIMMING AND REPLANTING: When healthy, Eustralis grows rapidly and vertically, requiring routine trimming to prevent shading and to encourage bushier growth from the base upwards.
• IDEAL FOR EXPERIENCED AQUASCAPERS – SENSITIVE TO FLUCTUATING CONDITIONS: Not suitable for beginners or low-tech setups. This plant reacts poorly to unstable water parameters and inconsistent lighting or nutrient levels.
• STRIKING IN CONTRAST PLANTING SCHEMES: The fine foliage provides subtle shelter for fry and small fish and pairs beautifully with broad-leaved or red-stemmed plants, creating complex, natural layering in aquascape designs.

Listing is for loose plants/stems. Eustralis stellata is a stunning and delicate stem plant, highly prized in aquascaping for its unique star-shaped leaves and subtle colour transitions. With bright green tops and purplish undersides, this plant offers elegant texture and vivid contrast, making it ideal for midground or background placement in high-tech planted tanks. It requires high light intensity, CO₂ injection, and a rich nutrient environment to thrive. Under optimal conditions, it grows quickly and vertically, making it ideal for creating depth and layering within aquascapes. The plant is relatively sensitive and will struggle in low-tech or poorly maintained tanks. Eustralis stellata is safe for fish and community aquariums, though its delicate leaves may be damaged by large or rough fish. Best suited for experienced aquarists, this plant rewards good care with dramatic colour and fine structure.