Juncus Repens (Creeping Rush) - Aquarium Plant

$9.99 USD

Usually ships in 1-2 business days from our fulfillment center

Juncus Repens is part of Juncaceae family and is the only species that is commonly kept in planted aquarium tanks. Featuring long stems with narrow leaves, Juncus Repens seemingly appears as a hybrid between stem and rosette aquatic plants. As the rest of the species family is generally kept as pond plants, Juncus Repens can be grown submersed or emersed. Typically non-demanding, Juncus Repens is considered a low maintenance aquatic plant that will adapt fairly well to a wide range of aquarium conditions. Its coloration is usually green, but when provided with quality aquarium lighting, the aquatic plant can exhibit tinges of rich red-brown hues. Propagation is simple and can be done by trimming the stem above the node and replanting in a quality aquarium substrate.

Juncus Repens Easy Aquarium Stem Plant for Planted Tanks

Plant Care & Information

Common Name(s)	Creeping Rush
Plant Type	Rosette / Stem
Care Level	Easy
Lighting	Low to Medium
CO2	Recommended
Growth Rate	Moderate to Fast
Suggested Placement	Miground to Background
Height / Size	4-12"+
Propagation	Divide & Replant

Aquarium plants can vary in growth form and may require time to transition to your aquarium environment, whether grown submerged or emersed. This transition period is a natural part of establishing healthy, long-term growth in planted aquariums.

From carpeting plants in the foreground to stem plants and larger species used in the midground or background, each plant offers a unique contribution to a balanced and natural aquascape. As plants adapt, it is normal to see minor changes such as leaf melt, color shifts, or new growth patterns as they settle into their new conditions.

We carefully inspect and prepare all live aquatic plants prior to shipping. While we do our best to minimize hitchhikers, we cannot guarantee plants to be completely pest or snail-free unless tissue culture options are selected.

Because live plants are perishable, some signs of transit stress may occur, including leaf loss or cosmetic damage. These are typically temporary and when when healthy roots are present, most plants will recover with proper care.

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Tissue culture aquarium plants are grown in sterile, laboratory conditions, ensuring they are free from pests, algae, and snails. These young plants are cultivated in nutrient-rich gel and are grown in emersed form before being introduced into the aquarium.

Tissue culture plants are best for aquascapers looking for clean, controlled plant material, especially for shrimp tanks or sensitive setups. Before planting, the gel media should be gently removed, and the plant can be divided into smaller portions for planting.

With proper care, tissue culture plants transition quickly and establish into healthy submerged growth.

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Overall rating: 4.9166665 / 5 from 12 reviews.

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"Arrived healthy and quickly. Recommended!"

— Sean (5/5)

Good quality. Maintains a month

"Good quality. Maintains a month later."

— Brittany R. (5/5)

Healthy Plants!

"As always the plants have arrived healthy and in a timely manner. They're adjusting to the aquarium well and I cannot wait to see them flourish!"

— Heather G. (5/5)

New 20 Gallon Tank

"Plants arrived in amazing condition. Very healthy, and nicely packed."

— David J. (5/5)

This is actually a really

"This is actually a really pretty addition to my tank. It is kinda difficult to get the roots to stay in, but I also have a lot of water flow in my tank. I just shoved them in a little deeper and it was fine!"

— sayde b. (5/5)

Juncus Repens ✨

"This plant grows fast looks really nice and brings in super vibrant greens to my tank, high key recommend this for any nano tank."

— Alexandra M. (5/5)

The plants came healthy and

"The plants came healthy and fresh. They look great in my tank. My plecostomus are loving munching on the Pteropus plant. I will definitely purchase more in the future!"

— Tamra C. (5/5)

First time buyer.

"Not bad for a low tech setup."

— JEREMIAH M. (4/5)

"Not much growth yet, but it has new roots, and I'm excited to see it spread!"

— Elizabeth (5/5)

Very healthy plants and excellent portion sizes

"Really beautiful, high quality plants. They arrived in fantastic condition, and the portion sizes were excellent. 4 weeks later, they're thriving in my UNS 60U."

— Logan R. (5/5)

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