Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus'
Acorus gramineus Aiton
Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus' is an epiphyte suited to midground planting.
MidgroundEpiphyte
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Planting & care
- PlacementMidground
- Growth typeEpiphyte
- LightLow
- CO2Recommended
- Height3.9–5.9" (10–15 cm)
About this plant
Care level: Beginner. Light requirement: low. Injected CO₂: recommended.
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Light
- Low
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Temperature
- 64–73°F (18–23°C)
- Placement
- Midground
- Growth type
- Epiphyte
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 3.9–5.9" (10–15 cm)
Water conditions
Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.
- Temperature
- 64–73°F (18–23°C)
Nutrients
- Nitrate (NO₃)
- 10–50 mg/L
- Phosphate (PO₄)
- 0.5–3 mg/L
- Potassium (K)
- 5–50 mg/L
- Iron (Fe)
- 0.05–0.2 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Very slow
- Propagation
- rhizome division, splitting and daughter plants
- Color
- Green
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What you’ll need to grow Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus'
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CO₂
This plant’s care profile lists CO₂ injection as recommended, not required.
Estimate dissolved CO₂Fertilization
Regular macro and micronutrient fertilization supports healthy growth and coloration.
Calculate fertilizer dosingTaxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Acoraceae
- Genus
- Acorus
- Botanical name
- Acorus gramineus Aiton
