{"product_id":"stoffels-aponogeton-madagascariensis-var-henkelianus-copy","title":"Stoffels Acorus gramineus var. pusillus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStoffels Acorus gramineus var. pusillus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eAcorus gramineus var. pusillus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japanese Sweet Flag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: East Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acoraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5-30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement in Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e: Foreground, Border Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low to Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Not required\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15-26°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0-7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Division\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eAcorus gramineus var. pusillus\u003c\/em\u003e, or Japanese Sweet Flag, is a charming and hardy aquatic plant perfect for adding a touch of natural elegance to any aquascape. With its bright green, grass-like foliage, it brings a structured, vibrant look to the aquarium or terrarium, serving beautifully as a foreground or border plant. Native to East Asia, this versatile species is suitable for various aquatic environments, making it a favorite among both beginners and experienced aquascapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, Grass-Like Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: The plant's narrow, arching leaves resemble delicate blades of grass, offering a clean and orderly appearance to your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Application\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suitable for aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums, Dwarf Japanese Sweet Flag thrives in both submerged and emersed growth conditions, adding versatility to your aquascaping designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and Easy to Care For\u003c\/strong\u003e: This plant's resilience makes it well-suited for a range of conditions, requiring minimal maintenance and making it easy to grow even in low-tech setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow to Medium Light Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: It can flourish under low to medium lighting, making it a practical choice for aquariums that do not have high lighting requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Preferring low to medium light, the plant does best with gentle illumination. Avoid direct, intense light, as it can cause yellowing or leaf damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e: While CO₂ supplementation is not necessary, the plant will appreciate the extra nutrients in a CO₂-enhanced environment, especially if higher growth is desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives within a pH range of 6.0-7.5 and temperatures between 15-26°C. It is adaptable and can handle both partially and fully submerged conditions, making it very flexible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: With a slow growth rate, it needs little upkeep. 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