Broadfruit Bur-Reed
Also known as
Broadfruit bur-reed and Giant bur-reed
Taxonomy
Sparganium eurycarpum
Sparganium
Typhaceae
Poales
How to care for Broadfruit Bur-Reed
Water
How often to water your Broadfruit Bur-Reed
every 9
Broadfruit Bur-Reed needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Tucson, Arizona.
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.
Tucson, Arizona
60% Medium
Finding light for Broadfruit Bur-Reed in your home
a window
Broadfruit Bur-Reed may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth..ď¸
Tucson, Arizona currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light âď¸.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Broadfruit Bur-Reed
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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Broadfruit Bur-Reed after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Broadfruit Bur-Reed 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
Broadfruit Bur-Reed may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves đ without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Broadfruit Bur-Reed grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Broadfruit Bur-Reed
Broadfruit Bur-Reed
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Tucson, Arizona, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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