Acora?

[brianfl]

A few months back, when I first started planting my tanks, I got a couple of acora plants. They are still healthy, they don't grow much (as should be expected). Everywhere I have read, these are extremely difficult to grow over a period of time, generally lasting only a few months. I do like these plants and want to know if anyone has had good results with them. I haven't had any problems but was just surprised at other comments since my seem to be thriving.

[plantbrain]

Acorus sp are rather difficult since they grow slow. But folks have had them for 6+ years and they did fine. Don't expect a lot of growth. Blyxa japonica is often used in the same manner is a bit more suitable but are not easy plants.

Regards,
Tom Barr

[lesley]

I think Acorus may need an emergent phase to do well? Maybe just certain species. I have seen them a few times grown more as bog-type plants rather than submerged.