Eleocharis uniglumis
Onescale spikerush · Slender Spike-rush · Slender Spikerush · Saltmarsh spikerush · Single-glumed Spikerush
Description
Source: leafsnapEleocharis uniglumis is a species of plant belonging to the family Cyperaceae.Its native range is Europe to Russian Far East and Nepal, Subarctic America to Northern USA.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
One-glumed spikesedge comes from habitats with plenty of sunlight, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.
What are the sunlight requirements for One-glumed spikesedge?
One-glumed spikesedge, or Eleocharis uniglumis, thrives best in conditions that meet its sunlight requirements. For optimal growth, it needs full sun exposure, which means the plant should receive above 6 hours of sunlight daily. However, it can also tolerate partial sun, defined as about 3-6 hours of sunlight per day. It's important to observe the patterns of sunlight in your garden throughout the day. This observation helps in choosing locations that provide a harmonious balance of light and shade, ensuring the plant's wellbeing and happiness.
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C
One-glumed spikesedge can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, though its distribution may still be constrained by particular combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, raise the likelihood that One-glumed spikesedge will die. In winter, protecting the plant from cold can improve its chances of survival.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
The one-glumed spikesedge has a tufted, grass-like appearance. To maintain its structure and promote growth, prune it in early spring by trimming back any dead stems. This practice helps prevent overcrowding, enhances the plant's vitality, and boosts its visual appeal. Make sure to sterilize your pruning tools to prevent the spread of disease.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- 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, Brown
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall