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Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana, commonly known as Dwarf Mondo Grass, is a compact variety of the popular Mondo Grass species. Known for its dense, dark green, grass-like clumps, this dwarf variety grows to only half the size of other Mondo Grass species, making it ideal for creating a lush groundcover in various settings, including Japanese gardens.
Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana, commonly known as Dwarf Mondo Grass, is a compact variety of the popular Mondo Grass species. Known for its dense, dark green, grass-like clumps, this dwarf variety grows to only half the size of other Mondo Grass species, making it ideal for creating a lush groundcover in various settings, including Japanese gardens.
Video showing the care and maintenance of Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana), including planting techniques, ideal terrarium environments, and tips for keeping it healthy and vibrant. The video also highlights its use in Japanese gardens and demonstrates how to propagate the plant through division
Ophiopogon Japonicus Tissue Culture (Mondo Grass)
While Dwarf Mondo Grass is often used as a live aquarium ornament, it is important to note that it is not a true aquatic plant. It can survive underwater for a month or more but will eventually die if kept submerged for extended periods. However, it excels as a terrarium plant.
While Dwarf Mondo Grass is often used as a live aquarium ornament, it is important to note that it is not a true aquatic plant. It can survive underwater for a month or more but will eventually die if kept submerged for extended periods. However, it excels as a terrarium plant.
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Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana, commonly known as Dwarf Mondo Grass, is a compact variety of the popular Mondo Grass species. Known for its dense, dark green, grass-like clumps, this dwarf variety grows to only half the size of other Mondo Grass species, making it ideal for creating a lush groundcover in various settings, including Japanese gardens.

Ophiopogon Japonicus Tissue Culture (Mondo Grass)

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Dwarf Mondo Grass: Perfect for Terrariums

Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana, commonly known as Dwarf Mondo Grass, is a compact variety of the popular Mondo Grass species. Known for its dense, dark green, grass-like clumps, this dwarf variety grows to only half the size of other Mondo Grass species, making it ideal for creating a lush groundcover in various settings, including Japanese gardens.

Key Features

  • Scientific Name: Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana
  • Common Name: Dwarf Mondo Grass
  • Family: Asparagaceae
  • Leaf Color: Dark green
  • Growth Height: 5-10 cm (2-4 inches)

Not True Aquatic

While Dwarf Mondo Grass is often used as a live aquarium ornament, it is important to note that it is not a true aquatic plant. It can survive underwater for a month or more but will eventually die if kept submerged for extended periods. However, it excels as a terrarium plant.

Ideal for Terrariums

Dwarf Mondo Grass is perfect for terrariums, thriving in both high-humidity, closed terrariums and lower-humidity, open-top terrariums. Its adaptability and attractive appearance make it a popular choice for terrarium enthusiasts.

Care and Maintenance

This plant is low-maintenance and easy to care for:

  • Light: Low to moderate
  • Humidity: Suitable for both high and low humidity environments
  • Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil: Well-draining substrate

Versatile Uses

Dwarf Mondo Grass is versatile and can be used in various settings:

  • Groundcover: Ideal for creating a dense, green carpet in terrariums.
  • Accent Plant: Adds texture and visual interest in Japanese gardens and terrariums.
  • Terrarium Plant: Perfect for both closed and open-top terrariums due to its adaptability.

Propagation

Propagation of Dwarf Mondo Grass is simple and can be done by dividing the clumps and replanting them in the desired location. This will encourage new growth and help maintain a lush, green appearance.

Dwarf Mondo Grass is a charming and practical addition to any terrarium or garden setting. Its compact size, easy maintenance, and versatility make it an excellent choice for creating a beautiful and natural-looking environment.

  • Sold as a Tissue Culture plants with vitamin liquid/gel
  • Bag size: Approx. 4 inches. Yield 2-3 plants
  • Sustainable growth aquarium plants species
  • Tissue Culture Technology | 100% Free from Snail, Algae, Pathogen, and Bacteria plus Extended Shelf Life on all in Vitro Plants

Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge. 

    Scientific Name

    		 Ophipogon japonicus 'Kyoto Dwarf'

    Synonyms

    		 Ophiopogon japonicus Nana / Ophipogon japonica

    Common Name

    		 Dwarf Mondo Grass
    Type Rosette

    Size

    		 Generally small, with rosettes reaching about 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) in diameter

    Temperature

    		 Prefers cool to moderate temperatures. Can tolerate slight frost, but extreme cold should be avoided

    Native Habitat

    		 Boggy, acidic environments across the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America

    Water

    		 Keep the soil consistently moist

    Humidity

    		 Thrives in high humidity environments. Consider using a humidity tray or growing in a terrarium if the ambient humidity is low

    Soil

    		 Ideal mix is a combination of sphagnum moss and sand to mimic its natural bog environment

    Lighting Requirements

    		 Prefers full sun to partial shade. Ensure it receives at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily

     

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    Live plants are shipped from Monday - Saturday if you choose United States Postal Services (USPS): Most plant-only orders can ship out within 1-3 business days excluded out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder products.
    UPS 2-Days and UPS Overnight only ship from Monday-Wednesday to ensure they arrived in the same week. Please be mindful we also have 1-2 business days handling time, so please placed your order on or before Tuesday, the cut off time is 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
     
    Handling time for Live Animals orders:
    Live Animals are shipped from  Monday - Wednesday: Live Animals orders take longer to ship. We only ship Live Animals orders when they can be delivered within the week so they don't spend an extra day in transit on the weekend.
    Handling time for Live Animals ranges from 1-5 business days depending on the weather and health of the livestock. We will email tracking information when the order is shipped.
    Free Shipping: We offer Free Shipping on eligible orders.
    • Free Shipping will take 2-5 days to reach you
    • If your orders included Live Plants & Live Animals. We will combine the shipment and you will see the flat rate shipping cost at checkout
    • Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands customers are not qualified for the Free Shipping program. Please upgrade to Expedited or Express Mail for faster delivery. 
      Delayed Parcels: Sometimes your packages may take longer than normal to arrive with U.S. Postal Service or our chosen courier. We are legally obliged to wait 15 working days (3 weeks) for a package to be considered lost. See U.S. Postal Service website for further detail. 
      • We cannot be held responsible for any delay caused by U.S. Postal Service but if your packages were lost by the courier service, we will issue a replacement by 50/50, which means we pay 50% and the customers pay 50% plus shipping for the replacement orders.
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      • Any shipment being refused or shipped back to us by providing a wrong address or other reasons will not be refundable. 
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      • Please contact us ASAP if you want to cancel your orders. Orders only might be canceled if they are not being shipped by shipping couriers. 

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      • We do not accept returns or exchanges for Live Plants and Live Animals

         WHAT WE GUARANTEE

        24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

        1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
        2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

        Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

        It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

        Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

         

        WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

        Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

        However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

        1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
        2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
        3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
        4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

        Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

        Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

        Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.

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        Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana, commonly known as Dwarf Mondo Grass, is a compact variety of the popular Mondo Grass species. Known for its dense, dark green, grass-like clumps, this dwarf variety grows to only half the size of other Mondo Grass species, making it ideal for creating a lush groundcover in various settings, including Japanese gardens.
        Ophiopogon Japonicus Tissue Culture (Mondo Grass)
        While Dwarf Mondo Grass is often used as a live aquarium ornament, it is important to note that it is not a true aquatic plant. It can survive underwater for a month or more but will eventually die if kept submerged for extended periods. However, it excels as a terrarium plant.
        Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana, commonly known as Dwarf Mondo Grass, is a compact variety of the popular Mondo Grass species. Known for its dense, dark green, grass-like clumps, this dwarf variety grows to only half the size of other Mondo Grass species, making it ideal for creating a lush groundcover in various settings, including Japanese gardens.
        Ophiopogon Japonicus Tissue Culture (Mondo Grass)
        While Dwarf Mondo Grass is often used as a live aquarium ornament, it is important to note that it is not a true aquatic plant. It can survive underwater for a month or more but will eventually die if kept submerged for extended periods. However, it excels as a terrarium plant.

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