Acorus gramineus 'Pussilus' | Dwarf reed leaf for nano and marginal areas in aquariums

Description

Acorus gramineus ‘Pussilus’ is the dwarf form of the popular reed-leaf acorus and impresses with its grass-like, compact growth. With its fine, bright green leaves, it is ideally suited for nano aquariums , marginal areas, and paludariums. The plant brings natural structure and freshness to any layout and is particularly easy to care for.

‘Pussilus’ grows very slowly and remains pleasantly low at only 510 cm tall. Although it is often offered as an underwater plant, it thrives best in a moist, emergent state , e.g., on the shore, in paludariums, or in the shallow water section.

Plant profile:
Scientific name: Acorus gramineus ‘Pussilus’
German name: Dwarf reed leaf
Family: Acoraceae
Origin: East Asia (Japan, Korea, China)
Light requirements: medium to high
Temperature: 1828 C
Growth: slow
Location: Foreground / Edge / Paludarium
Height: 510 cm
pH value: 6.07.5
Water hardness: soft to medium-hard
CO emissions: low
Propagation: Division of the rhizome

Tip:
Acorus gramineus ‘Pussilus’ is ideally suited for damp shoreline areas or open aquariums. It should not be completely submerged, as it is significantly longer-lived when grown emersed.

Conclusion:
Acorus gramineus ‘Pussilus’ is an easy-care, decorative dwarf form of the reed leaf ideal for small aquariums, paludariums or the planted edge area.