Common reed
Phragmites australis
Family : Poaceae
PlantBrackishreed
Tall emergent plant of estuary banks, in dense stands.
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Grass with long hollow stems over 2 m, forming dense colonies on banks. Emerged part above brackish water.
Habitat
Region :
Estuary banks, emerged wetlands in brackish water.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature12–30 °C
pH6.5–8.5
Salinity1–1.02 ‰
Care
Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
80 L
Adult size
250 cm
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Rhizomes
Care notes
Strong light, humid emerged zone above brackish water. Wide paludarium tank. Very vigorous growth.
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