Sauurus Chinese

Saururus Chinese, scientific name Saururus chinensis. Despite the name, the natural habitat is not limited to mainland China. This plant is also found throughout Southeast Asia as far as the archipelagos of Indonesia and the Philippines. Grows on silty damp soils along the water’s edge, rarely under water.

First of all, it is considered a plant for a pond (decoration of the coastline) and a paludarium. In aquariums, the related species Saururus drooping is more commonly used.

Under favorable conditions, the underwater form can grow to over 25 cm in height. Each sprout forms an upright stem with large leaves, one per whorl. The root system forms many lateral branches from which new shoots appear, so Zaururus Chinese grows into dense clusters.

The surface form has a similar structure, but the leaves are denser. In some cases, leaf blades lose their green pigment, turning white.

Grows slowly in aquariums. Needs nutrient rich soil. Requires a high level of illumination, shading is unacceptable. Able to adapt to a wide range of temperatures, but 18-25°C is considered optimal. The water is soft and slightly acidic.