Canada Spikesedge
Also known as
Canada spikesedge, Knoblike Spikesedge and bent spikerush
Taxonomy
Eleocharis geniculata
Eleocharis
Cyperaceae
Poales
How to care for Canada Spikesedge
How often to water your Canada Spikesedge
every 9
Canada Spikesedge needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Canada Spikesedge in your home
a window
Canada Spikesedge love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Canada Spikesedge does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Canada Spikesedge in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Canada Spikesedge
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Canada Spikesedge after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Canada Spikesedge
Canada Spikesedge
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.