How to grow and care for Juncus compressus Jacq.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Juncus compressus Jacq., Flattened rush
Juncus compressus Jacq. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Juncus compressus Jacq.
How often should I water?
check Juncus compressus Jacq. 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 Juncus compressus Jacq. need?
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Juncus compressus Jacq. likes Medium, Low, 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
-12~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Juncus compressus Jacq. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Juncus compressus Jacq. 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 Juncus compressus Jacq. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Juncaceae, Genus: Juncus, Species: Juncus compressus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Juncaceae |
| Genus | Juncus |
| Species | Juncus compressus |
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