Dwarf Mondo Grass

Dwarf Mondo Grass – Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Kyoto’

The Dwarf Mondo Grass is a compact, grass-like plant known for its deep green, tufted leaves that add texture and structure to natural designs. Often used in terrariums, paludariums, and riparium setups, it thrives best when kept emersed, where its foliage can spread into attractive clumps.

While sometimes sold as an aquarium plant, true Dwarf Mondo Grass is not fully aquatic and may struggle long-term when completely submerged. Instead, it excels when grown at the waterline or in moist soil, making it an excellent choice for paludariums and vivariums where both land and water elements are combined.

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and compact in size
• Ideal for terrariums, paludariums, and ripariums
• Provides grassy texture and contrast in plant layouts
• Best grown emersed or in damp, humid conditions

Size: Stays small and clumping – ideal for nano setups or as a foreground accent.

Care Tips

• Light: Low to medium indirect light

• Water: Keep substrate moist, high humidity preferred

• Placement: Foreground or edges in paludariums/terrariums

• Maintenance: Trim dead leaves as needed