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Cone-Cup Spikerush (Eleocharis tuberculosa)

Cone-Cup Spikerush (Eleocharis tuberculosa) is a wetland perennial grass-like plant known for its slender stems and small, cone-shaped flower heads.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Flowers best in brighter light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist to waterlogged. Thrives in wetland conditions.

Soil

Tolerates a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, as long as they are consistently moist or wet.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures, ideal range is 18-24 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Generally low fertilizer needs. Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if growth is weak.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Flowers best in brighter light.

Tolerates a range of light conditions.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist to waterlogged. Thrives in wetland conditions.

Essential for wetland and aquatic environments.

Soil

Tolerates a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, as long as they are consistently moist or wet.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures, ideal range is 18-24 °C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures when dormant.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Generally low fertilizer needs. Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if growth is weak.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Aquatic

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Aquatic

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

Flower Size

2-5 mm

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Synonyms
Bulbostylis tuberculosa (Michx.) Steven
Chlorocharis tuberculosa (Michx.) Rikli
Megadenus tuberculatus (Elliott) Raf.
Rhynchospora monostachya Steud.
Scirpus tuberculatus Elliott
Scirpus tuberculosus Michx.
Trichophyllum tuberculosum (Michx.) House
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyCyperaceae
  • genusEleocharis
  • speciesEleocharis tuberculosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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