Ophiopogon japonica 'Kyoto', commonly known as Kyoto Dwarf Mondo Grass, is a compact, grass-like plant cultivar. It forms dense clumps of dark green foliage, making it an excellent choice for foreground accents in terrariums, paludariums, or the emersed sections of an aquarium. While it can tolerate submersion for extended periods, it thrives best with its leaves above the waterline, producing a lush, natural appearance.
This cultivar offers a striking contrast against other aquatic plants due to its unique texture and deep green colouration. It is relatively hardy and low-maintenance, requiring moderate light and stable conditions to flourish. Its slow growth rate means minimal trimming is required, maintaining a tidy aesthetic in your aquatic or semi-aquatic centrepiece.
| Plant Info | |
|---|---|
| Aquascaping Zone | Foreground |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Light demand | Low to Medium |
| CO2 requirement | Optional |
| Height | 10 |
| Origin | Cultivar |
Ophiopogon japonica 'Kyoto' - potted
Ophiopogon japonica 'Kyoto', commonly known as Kyoto Dwarf Mondo Grass, is a compact, grass-like plant cultivar. It forms dense clumps of dark green foliage, making it an excellent choice for foreground accents in terrariums, paludariums, or the emersed sections of an aquarium. While it can tolerate submersion for extended periods, it thrives best with its leaves above the waterline, producing a lush, natural appearance.
This cultivar offers a striking contrast against other aquatic plants due to its unique texture and deep green colouration. It is relatively hardy and low-maintenance, requiring moderate light and stable conditions to flourish. Its slow growth rate means minimal trimming is required, maintaining a tidy aesthetic in your aquatic or semi-aquatic centrepiece.
| Plant Info | |
|---|---|
| Aquascaping Zone | Foreground |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Light demand | Low to Medium |
| CO2 requirement | Optional |
| Height | 10 |
| Origin | Cultivar |
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