Eleocharis ovata
Images by part: leaf (5) · flower (3) · fruit (1) · bark (0) · habit (5) · other (0)

Eleocharis ovata

Ovate spikerush · Blunt Spike Rush · Ovoid spike-rush · Ovoid spikerush · Ovoid spikesedge

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Water every
7 days
Temperature
5–35 °C
Hardiness
Zone 4–9
Click count
27
Observations
32

Description

Source: leafsnap

Eleocharis ovata, the ovate spikerush, is a species of annual grass in the family Cyperaceae (sedges). They have a self-supporting growth form and have simple, broad leaves and green flowers. Individuals can grow to 1.5 feet.

Care Guide

💧 Water Every 7 days
Suggested frequency: Every 7 days
☀️ Light Full sun

Ovate spikerush comes from habitats with plentiful sunlight, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Ovate spikerush can adjust to a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by particular combinations of water and heat. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the chance of Ovate spikerush dying. In winter, appropriate protection from cold can improve the plant’s survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Ovate spikerush is a wetland plant characterized by its slender stems. For healthy regrowth, prune any dead or damaged stems down to ground level in early to late spring. This practice helps control the plant's spread and maintain its vigor. Make sure to use clean tools during pruning to prevent the spread of disease. Additionally, consult local horticultural guides for regional practices and tips.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Eleocharis
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
10 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
5 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Green
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Poland, Croatia, Slovenia, Belarus, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Japan, Estonia, Koppen, France, Albania, South Korea, Latvia, Belgium, Netherlands

Tags (3)

Common Names (6)

en Ovate spikerush
en Blunt Spike Rush
en Ovoid spike-rush
en Ovoid spikerush
en Ovoid spikesedge
en Oval Spike-rush