Juncus inflexus

Hard Rush

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Perennial aquatic plant with stiff cylindrical stems. Native to Europe and North Africa. Thrives in boggy or wet soil. Ideal for indoor water gardens requiring constant moisture and bright light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Hard Rush
Family Juncaceae
Genus Juncus
Species Inflexus
Origin Europe / North Africa
Blooming Small greenish-brown flowers in summer
Leaf Color Grey-green to blue-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Waterlogged soil or submerged in shallow water. Peat moss keeps moisture constant.

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Watering

Constant moisture essential. Never let dry out. Maintain standing water if possible.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade. High light required for indoor growth.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs. Liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (April-Sept).

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Pruning

Remove dead flower heads and yellowed stems to maintain shape.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 95%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
12 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
80% – 100%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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