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Acorus variegatus

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Description
โญ DifficultyEasy to Moderate
๐Ÿ’ก LightingModerate to High
๐Ÿงช COโ‚‚Beneficial but not required
๐Ÿ“ˆ Growth RateMedium
๐ŸŒฟ Height30โ€“60 cm
๐Ÿ“ PositionBackground
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Temperature20โ€“28ยฐC
๐Ÿ’ง pH6.0โ€“7.5
๐ŸŒ OriginEast Asia (Japan, China)
IntermediateModerate LightPaludarium

Bold variegated stripes for dramatic backgrounds. Acorus variegatus features striking green and white striped leaves that create a bold vertical accent. Taller than other Acorus varieties, ideal for background placement.

A marginal plant that performs best in paludariums or partially submerged setups. Long-term full submersion may cause gradual decline. Provide nutrient-rich substrate.

๐Ÿค Pairs with: Echinodorus bleheri ยท Vallisneria spiralis ยท Hygrophila polysperma
โœ‚๏ธ Propagation: Divide rhizome clumps. Easy.