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Saururus cernuus (Lizards Tail)

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Packaged As:
Bundle
Grower:
Aquascaperoom
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
Placement:
Midground
Color:
Green
Placement:
Terrarium/ Paludarium

Description

Saururus cernuus - Marginal Paludarium Plant

Saururus cernuus, commonly known as Lizard’s Tail, is a native North American marginal plant that thrives in shallow water or moist soil. It produces upright stems with heart-shaped leaves and can grow up to 2 feet tall when mature. Best suited for paludariums, ripariums, and pond edges, this plant adds vertical interest and a lush, wild aesthetic to natural-style setups.

Key Features

  • Not a true aquatic plant – grows best emersed in moist or shallow environments.
  • Ideal for paludariums, ripariums, and pond margins.
  • Distinct heart-shaped foliage with upright growth.
  • Can produce aromatic white flower spikes in the right conditions.

Care & Maintenance

Difficulty Level Easy
Lighting Moderate to high
CO₂ Requirement Not required
Growth Rate Moderate to fast
Placement Paludarium back zone / pond edge / marginal
Propagation Rhizome division or stem cuttings

Propagation

This species spreads via rhizome and can be easily propagated by division. Healthy cuttings with nodes can also be rooted in moist substrate. It’s ideal for colonizing the transition zone between water and land.

Important Notes

Saururus cernuus does not tolerate full submersion for extended periods. It's best used in setups where the roots are wet but the foliage remains above water. In high humidity environments, it thrives and may even flower seasonally.

Order now and bring a touch of native wetland beauty to your paludarium, riparium, or pond with Saururus cernuus!