- How often should it be watered?
- Should you overwinter the corkscrew rush?
- Does this plant need pruning?
- Which fertilizer is suitable for this plant?
- Is the corkscrew rush susceptible to diseases or pests?
The corkscrew rush, also known as love curls, is suitable for both outdoor and indoor cultivation. With its ornate shoots, it looks completely different from other green plants. On top of that, it requires little maintenance…
Like all rushes in the wild, the corkscrew rush thrives in wet areas
How often should it be watered?
The corkscrew rush is originally a swamp plant. Therefore, it prefers wet soils. In contrast to most other well-known indoor plants, it can cope with stagnant moisture without any problems. Don't worry: root rot doesn't occur here.
The soil should be kept moist to wet. The soil can dry out for a short time. The corkscrew rush tolerates that. In the long run, however, it should not dry out. Remember, you can't overwater, just underwater.
Should you overwinter the corkscrew rush?
This pond and house plant is extremely hardy. It is even evergreen and does not freeze even in pond water. Overwintering indoors is not a challenge either. No special measures are required for this.
Does this plant need pruning?
A pruning of this unusual plant is not necessary. You should only cut off dried leaves regularly. The dead stems are then removed in the spring. If the plant has grown too large, it is better to divide it than cut it back.
Which fertilizer is suitable for this plant?
When it comes to fertilizing, there is usually not much that can go wrong. The following should be noted:
- has low fertilizer requirements
- Better to fertilize less than too much
- in winter, a fertilizer application every 8 weeks is sufficient
- Fertilize every 6 weeks from April to September
- Use liquid fertilizer
- Dose fertilizer weakly (less than half of the recommended concentration)
- After repotting or buying, fertilize for the first time after 2 months
Is the corkscrew rush susceptible to diseases or pests?
In the rarest of cases, diseases occur on the corkscrew rush. Pests also find little pleasure in this plant. However, you should not neglect the care and keep a good, controlling eye on this usually hardy plant.
tips
It would be ideal if you could occasionally water the corkscrew rush with pond water when growing indoors.