How to grow and care for Eleocharis acicularis (L.) Roem. & Schult.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Eleocharis acicularis (L.) Roem. & Schult., Spikerush, Least spikerush, Slender spikerush
Eleocharis acicularis (L.) Roem. & Schult. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Cyperaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
Most of these plants grew in tropical or temperate regions, meaning many of them originate from humid, sunlit areas.
🎋 Stem
The stem has a triangular cross-section and is hollow inside, making it vulnerable to external impact, so handle with care.
🪴 Root&Soil
Most species store a lot of water and nutrients in their roots, allowing them to adapt well to harsh environments.
water
How to water Eleocharis acicularis (L.) Roem. & Schult.
How often should I water?
check Eleocharis acicularis (L.) Roem. & Schult. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Eleocharis acicularis (L.) Roem. & Schult. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Eleocharis acicularis (L.) Roem. & Schult. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Eleocharis acicularis (L.) Roem. & Schult. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Eleocharis acicularis (L.) Roem. & Schult. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Eleocharis acicularis (L.) Roem. & Schult. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Cyperaceae, Genus: Eleocharis, Species: Eleocharis acicularis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, Annual |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Eleocharis |
| Species | Eleocharis acicularis |
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