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
Light & Location
How much light does a Isolepis fluitans (L.) R.Br. need?
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.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
2K
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
0
40~70%
100
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 Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Isolepis |
| Species | Isolepis fluitans |
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