Juncus Repens

Juncus Repens file

• Difficulty: Easy
• FamilyJuncaceae
• Gender: Juncus
• From: North America
• Lighting design: Average
• Temperature: 4th- 28th
• Growth: Quick
• PH: 5.0 to 7.0
• Hardness: 0 to 30
• Co2: Optional

Juncus Repens Characteristics

Although other members of the reed family (Juncaceae) are popular plants for ponds or their edges, Juncus Repens is the only representative used in aquariums so far. Its growth form is quite unique, since it looks like a mixture of stem and rosulada plant. Its flat stem is interrupted by tufts of numerous narrow, pointed leaves at regular distances.
It is a species from North America, where it can be found in both emerged and submerged forms.

As for requirements, it is a simple genre to maintain, it does not require large amounts of nutrients or light.