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Acorus gramineus Variegatus

Variegated Japanese Sedge

Ornamental grass featuring green leaves with cream stripes. Forms dense clumps, ideal for moist borders or water gardens.

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Plant Details

Common Name	Variegated Japanese Sedge
Family	Acoraceae
Genus	Acorus
Species	Gramineus
Variety	Variegatus
Origin	Japan & China
Blooming	Rarely flowers indoors; small greenish-white spadices in summer outdoors.
Leaf Color	Green with cream/yellow stripes
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist loam or peat-based mix. Tolerates wet conditions.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist. Reduce watering in winter but do not let dry out completely indoors.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Variegation intensifies with more light exposure.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring/Summer).

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Pruning

Cut back dead foliage in late winter to encourage fresh spring growth.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months

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Nov

Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

50° – 90°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 85%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

2500 – 40000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

2000 – 3500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

30% – 70%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

350 – 2000

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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