| Scientific name: Acorus gramineus Common name: Dwarf sweetflag, Dwarf variegated sweetflag, Japanese rush, Dwarf Japanese rush Light requirements: Difficulty: Hard Aquarium niche: Front and middle Care: Acorus gramineus is not an aquarium plant, and if kept submerged it will die, rot and contaminate the tank. It can however be used as a pond plant, growing on the edge of the pond with it's roots in the water to help filter extra nutrients out of the pond water. |