Indoor, bright, indirect light; partial to full shade outdoors
Japanese Sweet Flag
AED 32each, 20-30 cm, Nursery Pot
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- Japanese Sweet Flag, 20-30 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 32
- Total
- AED 32
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Next-day delivery in Dubai, free over AED 199 (AED 30 below). Outside Dubai: Sharjah AED 100, other emirates AED 200. Fees include VAT
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About this plant
A low, grass-like plant, 20 to 30 cm, with fine cream and green striped leaves. It likes moist soil and bright, indirect light, or shade outdoors.
Japanese sweet flag is a clumping, grass-like perennial from East Asia, sold as Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'. It forms low fans of narrow, arching leaves striped in green and cream, and the leaves give off a light, sweet scent when crushed. It naturally grows along stream banks and wet ground.
In Dubai it does best indoors or in shaded, moist spots. It loves wet soil and is one of the few plants that is happy with its pot standing in a little water. Dry AC air and drying out cause brown tips. Outdoors it can be used at the edge of a shaded pond or water feature, but full summer sun and dry heat will scorch it.
It works on desks, bathroom shelves, in terrariums, and at the edges of indoor or shaded water features. We offer it at around 20–30 cm in a plastic or ceramic pot.
- Sizes
- 20 cm
- Watering
- Every 2–3 days, keeping the soil constantly moist; it tolerates standing in shallow water
Why people love it
- Fine cream and green striped leaves form a low, grass-like clump.
- Likes moist soil, so it suits a damp spot.
- Neat edge for a shaded planter or table.
Light
Bright, indirect light; partial to full shade outdoors
AC
Keep it 1 metre from vents
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Japanese Sweet Flag, Sweet Flag, Acorus gramineus and Acorus calamus). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA has no entry for it, so check with your vet if you have pets.
- It dislikes drying out between waterings.
- Summer heat above 45C is too harsh outdoors.
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Questions about Japanese Sweet Flag? Talk to our team.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Japanese Sweet Flag healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light; partial to full shade outdoors. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 2–3 days, keeping the soil constantly moist; it tolerates standing in shallow water. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive potting mix. Feeding: Diluted liquid feed once a month from March to October. Common mistake: Letting it dry out like a regular houseplant, which browns the leaf tips. Where it works: Desks, bathrooms, terrariums and shaded water feature edges.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Japanese Sweet Flag, Sweet Flag, Acorus gramineus and Acorus calamus). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Japanese Sweet Flag FAQs
Does Japanese sweet flag need a lot of water?
Yes. Keep the soil constantly moist. It can even sit in a little water.
Can it grow outdoors in Dubai?
Yes, in shade at the edge of a pond or water feature. Avoid full summer sun.
Is it toxic to pets?
It is not listed in the ASPCA database. Check with your vet if you have pets.
How big does it get?
It stays low, usually 20–30 cm tall, forming a slowly spreading clump.
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