Aquarium plant

Ophiopogon japonicus

Ophiopogon japonicus

Ophiopogon japonicus is a rosette plant.

Rosette plant

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Not suitable for aquariums. Not suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Planting & care

  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightLow
  • Height6–12 cm (2.4–4.7 in)

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
6–12 cm (2.4–4.7 in)

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

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Asparagaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Botanical name
Ophiopogon japonicus

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