Common Three-Square Bulrush
Taxonomy
Schoenoplectus pungens var. badius
Schoenoplectus
Cyperaceae
Poales
How to care for Common Three-Square Bulrush
How often to water your Common Three-Square Bulrush
every 9
Common Three-Square Bulrush 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 Common Three-Square Bulrush in your home
a window
Common Three-Square Bulrush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Common Three-Square Bulrush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Common Three-Square Bulrush
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 Common Three-Square Bulrush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Common Three-Square Bulrush
Common Three-Square Bulrush
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.