Back to: Acorus

Acorus pusillus

Print
Acorus_pusillus.jpg
Description
โญ DifficultyEasy to Moderate
๐Ÿ’ก LightingModerate to High
๐Ÿงช COโ‚‚Beneficial but not required
๐Ÿ“ˆ Growth RateSlow to Medium
๐ŸŒฟ Height10โ€“20 cm
๐Ÿ“ PositionForeground to Midground
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Temperature20โ€“28ยฐC
๐Ÿ’ง pH6.0โ€“7.5
๐ŸŒ OriginEast Asia (Japan)
IntermediateModerate LightNano TankPaludarium

A compact grass accent for nano setups. Acorus pusillus is the smaller cousin of A. gramineus, with fine arching leaves that add delicate texture. Compact enough for nano tanks and paludariums.

Best suited for emersed or partially submerged setups. Tolerates full submersion but thrives with foliage above the waterline. Nutrient-rich substrate recommended.

๐Ÿค Pairs with: Marsilea crenata ยท Cryptocoryne parva ยท Eleocharis parvulus
โœ‚๏ธ Propagation: Divide rhizome clumps. Easy.