Care Guide

Variegated Acorus

Acorus Gramineus Variegatus Aquarium

Out of Season

Care at a Glance

Lighting

Medium

Growth Rate

Extremely slow under water

Growth Form

Mound

Placement

Mid-ground (or at edge of pond)

True Aquatic

No, terrarium or pond plant

Available As

Bare root and potted

About This Plant

Florida Aquatic Nurseries grows the terrarium plant Acorus gramineus 'variegatus'. Also know as variegated Acorus, this terrarium plant is sometimes used as an aquarium decoration. Acorus gramineus 'variegatus' can handle short stays in an aquarium, but must be taken out for rejuvenation periods. Variegated Acorus works well as a pond plant around the edges of a water garden or in moist areas of the yard.

Care Requirements

Must have a period of terrestrial growth for good health

Family

Acoraceae

Native To

Eastern Asia

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