{"product_id":"acorus-gramineus-argenteostriatus-14cm-30cm","title":"Acorus gramineus Argenteostriatus (Variegated Sweet Flag) - H30 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"acorus-gramineus-argenteostriatus\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Fine leaves striped green and cream • 💧 Semi-aquatic — tolerates feet in water • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -10°C • 🌾 Evergreen foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcorus gramineus 'Argenteostriatus'\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eVariegated Sweet Flag\u003c\/em\u003e, is a semi-aquatic plant native to the wet regions of East Asia — Japan, China, Philippines. Its fine, arching leaves striped cream on a green background create a graphic and bright foliage reminiscent of a delicate grass. A persistent semi-aquatic plant, it tolerates both constantly moist substrate and feet in water. H30 cm | Pot Ø14 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eHardy, easy to care for, evergreen foliage all year round. Discover it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-balcon-soleil\"\u003eselection of plants for sunny balconies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- EXPOSURE \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — bright light for well-contrasted variegated foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates:\u003c\/strong\u003e light partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep shade which dulls the cream stripes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -10 °C — can stay outdoors year-round in most regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e pond edges, aquatic garden, humid terrarium, bright bathroom, windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe brighter the light, the more intense and contrasted the cream stripes. In partial shade, the foliage tends to turn slightly greener. Check our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/lumiere-et-humidite-trouver-le-bon-equilibre\"\u003elight and humidity guide\u003c\/a\u003e to find the right spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular to abundant — keep the substrate constantly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-aquatic:\u003c\/strong\u003e can be grown with feet in water — place the pot in a saucer kept filled with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e not essential — Acorus tolerates stagnant water unlike most plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e diluted liquid green plant fertilizer, once a month in spring-summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove dead or yellowing leaves at the base to maintain a compact shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAcorus is one of the few houseplants that tolerates a saucer permanently filled with water — an exception to the general drainage rule. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/calendrier-dentretien-des-plantes-dinterieur-guide-mois-par-mois-pour-des-plantes-en-pleine-sante\"\u003ecare calendar\u003c\/a\u003e for the right actions by season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor Ideas \u0026amp; Plant Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fine cream-striped foliage creates a decorative aquatic grass effect — light, elegant, and very graphic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt pond edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e with feet in water, it creates a persistent and very decorative plant border all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn humid terrariums:\u003c\/strong\u003e its compact habit and fine leaves make it ideal for jungle or aquatic terrariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn combination:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cyperus-alternifolius-zumula-12cm-28cm\"\u003eCyperus Zumula\u003c\/a\u003e for a duo of semi-aquatic plants with very contrasting foliage — fine striped clumps against upright umbrella-like stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e aquatic, zen, Japanese-inspired — its fine leaves recall grasses from Japanese gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts evergreen foliage ensures decorative presence all year — even in winter when many plants are dormant. Find other original plants in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jardin-urbain-mediterraneen\"\u003eurban garden selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways keep the substrate moist\u003c\/strong\u003e — unlike most plants, Acorus does not tolerate drought. A saucer kept filled with water is the simplest solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright light for cream stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e — with insufficient light, the foliage gradually loses contrast. Move the plant closer to a light source if new leaves come out too green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave it outside in winter\u003c\/strong\u003e — hardy down to -10 °C, it does not need protection. Its evergreen foliage remains decorative even in the heart of winter. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-dinterieur-en-hiver-comment-les-aider-a-survivre-et-meme-prosperer-pendant-les-mois-froids\"\u003ewinter plant guide\u003c\/a\u003e to prepare it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAcorus gramineus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Argenteostriatus'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated Sweet Flag, Dwarf Variegated Sweet Flag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acoraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e wet regions of East Asia (Japan, China, Philippines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen — green striped with cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular to abundant — substrate constantly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -10 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic \/ Zen \/ Japanese-inspired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-aquatic — tolerates feet in water, evergreen foliage, hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show a representative example. The intensity of the cream stripes varies with light levels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56713220653321,"sku":"7010","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/acorus-gramineus-argenteostriatus-acore-panache-o14-cm-h30-cm-verdeia-4740022.jpg?v=1772398681","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/acorus-gramineus-argenteostriatus-14cm-30cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}