Juncus ranarius
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Juncus ranarius

Frog rush

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
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Observations
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Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Juncus ranarius is a species of flowering plant belonging to the rush family Juncaceae.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Frog rush is a perennial herbaceous plant that loves the sun and originates from open environments, often flourishing in meadows and grassy areas. It prefers full sunlight, but can also withstand periods of partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Frog rush possesses the capacity to acclimate to a variety of temperature environments, yet its dispersion may be confined by various blends of water and heat circumstances. It fares best in hot conditions during the summer provided there is sufficient rain or irrigation. Extended lengths of overcast and rainy conditions, along with enduring high temperatures, can escalate the probability of Frog rush's demise. During winter, appropriate cold protection can boost the plant's likelihood of survival.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

For Frog rush, a single round of fertilizer application in the spring is typically adequate, though periodic fertilizing can further boost growth. It is advisable to feed the plant every 30 to 45 days. Fertilizing improves the aesthetics and performance of the leaves by maintaining their color and promoting a healthy texture. Besides, it provokes the growth of the roots and aids in the absorption of nutrients, ensuring the long-term wellbeing of the plant.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Juncus
Family
Juncaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
5 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Sweden, Austria, Croatia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Russia, Germany, Iceland, Estonia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, France, Tajikistan, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Poland, Ukraine, China, Lithuania, Norway, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Mongolia, Finland, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan

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en Frog rush