Ophiopogon japonicus
Ophiopogon japonicus
Ophiopogon japonicus is a rosette plant.
Rosette plant
Save this plant or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Not suitable for aquariums. Not suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Planting & care
- GrowthRosette plant
- LightLow
- Height2.4–4.7" (6–12 cm)
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Light
- Low
- Growth type
- Rosette plant
- Aquarium suitability
- Not suitable for aquariums Not suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 2.4–4.7" (6–12 cm)
Water conditions
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
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
- Propagation
- Division
Grow it successfully
What you’ll need to grow Ophiopogon japonicus
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
For best results, keep the plant's documented lighting, CO₂ and nutrient needs in balance.
Fertilization
Regular macro and micronutrient fertilization supports healthy growth and coloration.
Calculate fertilizer dosingSubstrate
A suitable substrate or targeted root nutrition can support this plant's growth habit.
Calculate how much substrate you needTaxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Ophiopogon
- Botanical name
- Ophiopogon japonicus
