The cultivar has also been referred to as Juncus effusus f. spiralis and Scirpus lacustris 'Spiralis'.

[4] The cultivar is often grown as a novelty plant due to its unusual form.

It prefers a situation in sun or partial shade and acidic soil.

[5][6] Plants require permanent water, ideally between 5 and 10 cm deep, or continual irrigation.

The cultivar is relatively free of pest or diseases, but is susceptible to drought stress.