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Anne Brown
Posted: Monday, August 29, 2005 10:20:02 AM
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Do you know any information on the plant named Juncus Spirales? I am trying to find out info on it such as watering, growing it properly, and any other general info on it.
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Posted: Monday, August 29, 2005 10:20:02 AM
Lisa
Posted: Saturday, September 03, 2005 12:21:40 PM
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Juncus spirales are commonly known as corkscrew rush. They grow in marshy or bog areas. Used as a water garden plant in zones 4-9 but will work in zone 3 if protected in winter. They need to be planted in peat or perlite and than submerged about 6 inches. Tolerate full sun to partial shade. Can be dried for arrangements. As a houseplant they need to be watered often and planted in loose soil mixes (African violet mix works well)when transplanting. Will grow to about 24 inches but will grow taller if properly maintained. Will spread to fill pot and if planted in natural environment can be divided in spring and summer during 2nd year of growth. Some what invasive if not controlled in natural habitat. Hope this helped- Xtemely Funky house plant!!
uppity-pup
Posted: Friday, September 09, 2005 11:29:44 AM
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Just got the plant & I am going to be using as a house plant, they need to be kept wet(setting in water)?
Roy
Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 11:11:15 AM
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Thats exactly the information I needed.. I just bought a Juncus and think its an extremely eye catching "Bad Hair Day" plant.

I have seen however, that some web sites say treat the Juncus like a succulant.. water when the soil is dry?

That just doesnt make sense for a bog loving plant..

thanks again.

Roy
Chyann
Posted: Saturday, November 29, 2008 6:28:23 AM
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A bit ago I bought two Juncus Sp. and have put them in two seperate pots with VERY little drainage holes so that they will not dry out. Am using them as accent plants around my Koi and goldfish ponds. Have generated alot of comment. Will have to wrap them as we get into the mid to low 30's but am sure that the cold wrap fabric will take care of the problem.
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