Dwarf Sedge


Scientific Name=    Acorus gramineus

Family=    Araceae

Origin=    Japan

Temperature=    59-68 °F (15-20 °C)

pH=    Neutral

Water Hardness=    Soft

Lighting=    Moderate to normal

Substrate=    No particular requirements

Propagation=    Division of the rhizome (fleshy underwater stem) by cutting the tips and planting the base of the stem in shallow water then gradually increasing depth

Comments=    Commonly used in small aquariums