Plant Profiles

Juncus repens

Live freshwater plant Juncus repens - Creeping Rush for fish tanks and aquariums Large bunch or portion of aquatic plant Juncus repens - Creeping Rush. Aquarium plant with fast delivery across Australia.
Juncus repens
Creeping Rush
$9.95

Juncus repens, commonly known as Creeping Rush, is a versatile and hardy aquatic plant that is native to North America. It is an excellent addition to freshwater aquariums and terrariums, providing a natural and organic look to any aquascape.

This bushy and grass-like plant has a unique growth habit, producing many rosette-type plants close together. Each rosette grows along a single flat axis, and has long, thin leaves with a vibrant green colouration. Under high light, the plant can take on an orange-red hue. This plant stays relatively short, making it ideal for foreground planting or as an accent plant for the midground if allowed to grow tall.

One of the best features of Juncus repens is its ability to propagate easily. This makes it a great option for those who want to increase their plant population quickly. The plant sends out runners with new plantlets from each rosette, and as such, can be used to create an extensive carpet-like effect on the bottom of your tank. Runners can be trimmed and planted in a new location.

Juncus repens is an undemanding plant that requires moderate lighting and will grow in a variety of water parameters. It prefers nutrient-rich substrates, but will also grow in sand or gravel. The plant will also benefit from regular fertilisation and CO2 injection, which will enhance its colour and growth.

This is an excellent plant for aquarists looking for a versatile and low-maintenance aquatic plant that can provide a unique look to the aquascape. With its interesting growth habit and ability to propagate easily, this plant is sure to impress and add a touch of natural beauty to any aquarium.

Requirements and information

Temperature:
TropicalWarmCold

Substrate type:
CoarseFine

Substrate nutrients:

Medium

Water nutrients:

Medium

Light demand:

Medium

CO2:

Medium

Height:

Low

Growth rate:

Moderate

Growth habit:

Rosette

Stem

Creeping

Difficulty:

Easy

Native to: