
Halodule uninervis
Halodule uninervis
Halodule uninervis, commonly known as needleleaf seagrass, is a fully marine aquatic plant that grows submerged in shallow tropical coastal waters and is not suitable for conventional home gardening. It requires stable saline or brackish water conditions, adequate sunlight penetration, and sandy or muddy substrate to thrive. This species is primarily of ecological importance as critical habitat for sea turtles, dugongs, and juvenile fish rather than a decorative plant for purchase.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Continuously Submerged In Shallow Marine Or Brackish Water • Fully Aquatic; Requires Permanent Saltwater Or Brackish Water Immersion
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.