Cymodocea nodosa
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Cymodocea nodosa

Slender Seagrass · Lesser neptune grass · Sea grass · Little Neptune seagrass

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
39
Observations
12

Description

Source: leafsnap

Cymodocea nodosa is a species of seagrass in the family Cymodoceaceae and is sometimes known as little Neptune grass. As a seagrass, it is restricted to growing underwater and is found in shallow parts of the Mediterranean Sea and certain adjoining areas of the Atlantic Ocean.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Slender seagrass is native to areas that receive plentiful sunlight, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Slender seagrass can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution can still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can increase the chance of Slender seagrass dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can raise the plant’s survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Slender seagrass flourishes in coastal areas and benefits from pruning in early spring to promote growth. By using sterilized scissors to trim dead or damaged leaves, you can enhance water flow and nutrient uptake. This process fosters a healthier ecosystem and leads to a denser seagrass habitat.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Cymodocea
Family
Cymodoceaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Sea Green, Dark Sea Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Autumn, Winter
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, Mauritania, Montenegro, Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Morocco, Lebanon, Italy, Spain, Senegal, Albania, Algeria, Gambia, France

Tags (5)

Common Names (4)

en Slender Seagrass
en Lesser neptune grass
en Sea grass
en Little Neptune seagrass