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.