Acorus gramineus

Scientific name: Acorus gramineus

Family: Acoraceae

Usual maximum size in aquariums: 15 - 30 cm (5.91 - 11.81 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.8 - 7.5

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 18°N (71.43 - 321.43ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 15 - 21 °C (59 - 69.8°F)

Reproduction of the plant: Rhizome

Origin (in the wild): East Asia

How fast these plants grow: Slow

Recommended substrate: Gravel

Demands on lighting: Medium

Ideal placement in a fish tank: Middle

Common names

Dwarf sedge, Japanese rush, Japanese sweet flag

Origin

Acorus gramineus plants are native to Japan.

Planting Area

This plant species should be planted in midground and/or foreground of your fish tank.

Propagation

Acorus gramineus is a rhizome plant, the rhizome can be divided to produce other plants. After dividing the rhizome place it in shallow water to allow the rhizome to toughen before placing on the substrate.

Difficulty

This plant is easy to grow, however it will need cutting back on a regular basis to prevent it from overtaking the tank.

Short Description

Acorus gramineus is also used as a border plant for fish ponds, it can survive in and out of water but if using it as a terrestrial plant make sure that it is kept in moist soil all of the time. It will only flower if partially submerged.