Heteranthera zosterifolia Stargrass

Heteranthera zosterifolia originates from Brazil and is one of the classic Dutch aquascape plants, valued for its distinctive habit of forming star-shaped whorls of narrow, strap-like leaves at each stem node. It grows relatively quickly and branches prolifically when trimmed, forming dense, globe-shaped masses of bright green that contrast beautifully with red and broad-leaved plants. It appreciates medium light and benefits from CO2 injection but can persist without it in nutrient-rich water.