🌿 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Juncus repens
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Common Name: Creeping Rush
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Origin: Southeastern United States
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Family: Juncaceae (Rush family)
🪴 Appearance
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Color: Green to reddish-brown (under high light and CO₂)
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Leaves: Thin, narrow, grass-like
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Height: 5–20 cm (2–8 inches)
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Growth habit: Upright but can grow low and spreading when trimmed
💡 Care Requirements
Condition | Recommendation |
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Lighting | Medium to high |
CO₂ | Optional, but enhances coloration and density |
Substrate | Any; prefers nutrient-rich or root tabs |
Temperature | 20–28°C (68–82°F) |
pH | 5.5–7.5 |
Hardness | Soft to hard (very adaptable) |
🌱 Growth & Propagation
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Growth rate: Moderate
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Propagation: Side shoots and stem cuttings
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Trimming: Helps maintain shape and density
⚠️ Tips & Notes
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Very adaptable and can grow submerged, emersed, or even in paludarium setups.
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Under low light, it will grow more green and tall; under strong light + CO₂, it gets reddish highlights and stays more compact.
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Excellent for natural or biotope-style aquascapes where a wild, grassy look is desired.
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Looks great near wood or stones, softening the transitions between hardscape and other plants.
🌟 Aquascaping Use
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Can be used as a foreground or midground plant depending on tank size and trimming.
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Ideal for blending open spaces or breaking up carpets to add texture.
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Works well with both high-tech and low-tech setups.