How much sunlight does my Broadleaf Rush need?

Broadleaf Rush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Broadleaf Rush?

Broadleaf 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.

Should I fertilize my Broadleaf Rush?

Broadleaf Rush grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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Broadleaf Rush

Q: Is Broadleaf Rush easy to care for?

Broadleaf Rush is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Broadleaf Rush?

Broadleaf 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.

Also known as

broadleaf rush, broad-leaved rush and grass-leaved rush

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Juncus planifolius

Genus

Juncus

Family

Juncaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Broadleaf Rush

Water

How often to water your Broadleaf Rush

Broadleaf Rush 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

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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 Broadleaf Rush in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Broadleaf Rush: 1ft from a window

Broadleaf Rush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Broadleaf Rush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Broadleaf Rush in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Broadleaf Rush

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Broadleaf Rush: repot after 2X growth

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 Broadleaf Rush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Broadleaf Rush is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer