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Acorus gramineus - Japanese Rush

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.
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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

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