Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cymodoceaceae

Genus:

Thalassodendron

Species:

Thalassodendron ciliatum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor marine sediment

pH:

7.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in shallow marine environments