Corkscrew Rush

Corkscrew Rush Care

Juncus Effusus 'spiralis'

What is the plant

Corkscrew rush (sometimes called Juncus spiralis) is a novelty cultivar with captivating coiled stems, spreading out in every direction as they grow. Stunning on its own, corkscrew rush also adds some sizzle among a display of leafy and flowering plants. In fact, those curly-Q stems are sometimes used in florists' bouquets.Perennial and evergreen, this is an easy-care house plant. It adds a lot of personality to a room for little effort.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4a - 8b

Difficulty

Medium

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Keep the soil wet at all times -- standing water is ideal. Native to marshlands, this is one plant you can't overwater.
Fertilizer
Feed once a month spring through fall with a balanced (such as 10-10-10 NPK) liquid or water-soluble fertilizer.
Sunlight
Give it as much full sun as you can. It will tolerate some indirect light.

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Soil
Peat moss-based potting mix, such as African violet mix.
Temperature
Average to warm room temperatures (65-80°F/18-27°C) year-round. If you put this tender ornamental out on the patio for the summer, bring it back in when the temperature drops. It won't tolerate frost.
Popularity
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