Is Beaked Ditch-grass safe for pets?

Yes, Beaked Ditch-grass (Ruppia Maritima) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Beaked Ditch-grass easy to care for?

Beaked Ditch-grass has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires aquatic watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Beaked Ditch-grass grow indoors?

Beaked Ditch-grass is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Beaked Ditch-grass (Ruppia Maritima) is a annual or perennial aquatic in the Ruppiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Ruppia maritima is a thread-thin, grasslike aquatic herb found in brackish and marine waters worldwide.

Last updated: February 2026

Beaked Ditch-grass

Ruppia Maritima

Ruppia maritima is a thread-thin, grasslike aquatic herb found in brackish and marine waters worldwide.

Quick Facts

Type

aquatic

Lifecycle

annual or perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

aquatic

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, saline

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:aquatic habitat, sediment stabilization, waterfowl food source

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Beaked Ditch-grass

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Ruppiaceae

Genus:Ruppia