The corkscrew rush, also known as love curls, is suitable for both outdoor cultivation and indoor cultivation. With its ornate shoots, it looks completely different than other green plants. On top of that, it requires little care
How do I care for a corkscrew rush?
The corkscrew rush requires moist to wet soil, although waterlogging is not a problem. It is hardy, does not require pruning, requires little fertilizer and is robust against diseases or pests. Occasional watering with pond water is ideal.
How often should you water?
Originally, the corkscrew rush is a swamp plant. Therefore it prefers wet soils. It can easily cope with accumulated moisture - in contrast to most other well-known houseplants. 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 can tolerate this. However, in the long term it should not dry out. Remember: you can't water too much, only too little.
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. Wintering indoors is no challenge either. No special measures are required.
Does this plant need pruning?
Pruning this unusual plant is not necessary. You should only cut off dried leaves regularly. The dead stems are then removed in spring. If the plant has become too large, it should be divided rather than cut back.
Which fertilizer is suitable for this plant?
Usually not much can go wrong when fertilizing. Please note the following:
- has low fertilizer requirements
- It's better to fertilize less than too much
- In winter, one application of fertilizer every 8 weeks is sufficient
- fertilize every 6 weeks from April to September
- Use liquid fertilizer
- Use low doses of fertilizer (less than half the recommended concentration)
- fertilize for the first time after 2 months after repotting or purchasing
Is the corkscrew rush susceptible to diseases or pests?
Diseases on the corkscrew rush occur in the rarest of cases. Pests also don't like this plant. However, you should not neglect care and keep a close eye on this generally robust plant.
Tip
It would be ideal if you could water the corkscrew rush with pond water every now and then when grown indoors.
