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How to grow and care for Isolepis fluitans (L.) R.Br.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Isolepis fluitans (L.) R.Br., Floating spikerush

Isolepis fluitans (L.) R.Br. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Medium

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Isolepis fluitans (L.) R.Br.

How often should I water?

check Isolepis fluitans (L.) R.Br. 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

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Light & Location

How much light does a Isolepis fluitans (L.) R.Br. need?

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Medium

Grow light

Low

Light preference

Isolepis fluitans (L.) R.Br. likes Medium light, Low light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!

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20K~

500

2K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

-2~40℃

45

Houseplant temperate preference

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Isolepis fluitans (L.) R.Br. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Isolepis fluitans (L.) R.Br. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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

Isolepis fluitans (L.) R.Br. is a member of Cyperaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
Hardiness Zone8 - 11
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderPoales
FamilyCyperaceae
GenusIsolepis
SpeciesIsolepis fluitans

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