Alpine Rush
About Alpine Rush
Alpine Rush is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Alpine Rush likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Juncus alpinoarticulatus
Juncus
Juncaceae
Poales
Also known as
Juncus alpinus, northern green rush and alpine rush
How to care for Alpine Rush
Water
How often to water your Alpine Rush
every 9
Alpine Rush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Alpine Rush in your home
a window
Alpine Rush love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Alpine Rush does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alpine Rush in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Alpine Rush
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alpine Rush after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Alpine Rush prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Alpine Rush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Alpine Rush is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Alpine Rush grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Alpine Rush is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Care Summary for Alpine Rush
Alpine Rush
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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