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How to Grow and Care for Turtlegrass

Turtlegrass requires a stable marine environment with specific water conditions, including high light levels and saline water. Special care must be taken to avoid disturbance of its root system, which can be sensitive to physical interference and sediment changes. Regular monitoring of detritus buildup and water quality is essential to ensure the plant thrives.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Turtlegrass

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	7.5-9

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Types of Turtlegrass

Turtle grass

The Thalassia testudinum is also called turtle grass, probably because it is a marine seagrass. It grows in North America, in the Gulf of Mexico, throughout the Caribbean Sea and north Florida. The plant is also part of the aquarium trade.

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