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Plant fact file: Japanese Rush - Acorus gramineus

Origin: East Asia
Max Height: 15-35cm
Growth Rate: Slow
Area: Midground, background, foreground
Light: Undemanding
Temp: 10-26C (50-78F)
Propagation: Cuttings, side shoots
Difficulty: 2

code No.6003

The numerous grass-like leaves of this plant are rigid, firm and able to withstand fast-flowing water. Older leaves will begin to yellow before thinning and eventually dieing, at which point they should be removed. Fully submerged this plant may last many months, even a year in good conditions. The plant does not need much root space and is ideal for gaps in rockwork above the water or in marginal areas. The plant does better submerged at lower temperatures. A smaller variety, Acorus gramineus var. pusillus is also readily available and has a shorter (5-10cm) dark green leaf

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