{"product_id":"sweet-flag-5-pot","title":"Sweet Flag - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet flag, or bach, is an aromatic semi-aquatic perennial grown along pond edges, marshes and moist ground for its fragrant, sword-shaped leaves and medicinal rhizome. The narrow, upright foliage releases a sweet, spicy scent when crushed and forms attractive clumps in wet soil or shallow water. The rhizome is widely used in Ayurveda and traditional medicine. Adaptable and hardy, it thrives in boggy spots, water gardens and large containers kept constantly moist. Variegated forms add ornamental value to pond margins. Easy to grow given enough moisture, sweet flag is both a useful herb and a handsome waterside plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcoraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsia, widely naturalised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6-1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpreading clumps via rhizome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSword-shaped, aromatic green (sometimes variegated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-yellow spadix (inconspicuous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperate to subtropical wetlands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstantly wet; boggy soil or shallow water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy, rich, waterlogged or marshy soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-35 C; hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh; aquatic margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOccasional aquatic plant feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove old or damaged leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivide rhizomes every 2-3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivision of rhizomes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally pest-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizome medicinal but not for casual consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for its aromatic, medicinal rhizome used in Ayurveda and as a fragrant marginal plant for ponds and water gardens. Variegated forms are valued ornamentally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India, grow sweet flag in constantly wet, boggy soil or shallow pond margins in sun to partial shade. Keep it from ever drying out and divide the spreading rhizomes every few years to refresh clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water sweet flag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep it permanently wet; grow it in boggy soil or shallow water and never allow the roots to dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does sweet flag need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows well in full sun to partial shade, with full sun giving the most compact, vigorous clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs sweet flag safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep pets from chewing it; the aromatic rhizome is a traditional medicine and not meant for casual consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to repot or divide sweet flag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivide the spreading rhizomes every two to three years to keep clumps healthy and to propagate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate sweet flag?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLift and cut the rhizome into sections, each with a growing point, then replant in wet, rich soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my sweet flag leaf tips browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowning tips usually mean the soil dried out; keep it constantly wet, as it cannot tolerate drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes sweet flag flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt produces a small, inconspicuous greenish-yellow spadix in summer, but it is grown for foliage and rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow sweet flag indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can grow in a water-filled container or bog pot in bright light, provided it stays constantly wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs sweet flag toxic to humans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rhizome is medicinal but some forms contain compounds best avoided in large doses, so do not self-medicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer does sweet flag need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a light feeder; an occasional aquatic plant fertilizer in the growing season is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256367710454,"sku":"PLT-SWEETFLAG-P05-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-g-acorus-calamus-vekhand-plant.jpg?v=1783924088","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/sweet-flag-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}