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Ophiopogon Japonicus Green

$12.95 USD
by Nature Aquariums
Type: TERRANIUM PLANTS
Skill Level Moderate
Light Low-Medium (partial to full shade)
Humidity Medium
Soil / Substrate Well-draining terrarium or potting soil
Type Groundcover / Grass-like Perennial (terrestrial — not for submersion)
Max Height 6-12"
Placement Terrarium/paludarium foreground groundcover (terrestrial areas only)
Origin Asia
Other Family Asparagaceae. Also known as Mondo Grass, Fountain Plant, Snakesbeard, and Lilyturf. Medium growth rate; propagates by division of rhizome. Should not be grown submerged in water. Note: distinct from Ophiopogon pusillus, a related species previously found miscategorized under Aquarium Plants.

Care & Planting: An evergreen, rhizome-spreading groundcover with grass-like dark green leaves, ideal for terrarium and paludarium foregrounds above the waterline. Prefers partial to full shade and moderate humidity. Keep soil well-draining and evenly moist but never waterlogged or submerged — this is a terrestrial plant only.