Cyperus Plants

Cyperus Plants Care

Cyperus alternifolius

What is the plant

If you have a problem with overwatering indoor plants, Umbrella Sedge is the perfect option for your home because it loves water very much.

Cyperus alternifolius, also known as Umbrella Grass or Umbrella Palm, is a perennial sedge native to West Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. It belongs to the Cyperaceae family.

This plant boasts long green stems with long thing leaves. It can grow up to 8 feet (2.4 m) tall and 4 feet (1.2 m) wide.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
You can water Umbrella Sedge daily as this plant likes constant moisture. Take care about watering, especially if you live in a hot and dry climate.
Pruning
Cut back all foliage in fall or early spring. Also, remove dry or dead leaves during the growing season to encourage new growth.
Fertilizer
If you use rich soil, then you can not fertilize your plant additionally. Otherwise, use liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Umbrella Sedge likes full sun, so you can plant this plant outdoors if your climate allows. Place the pot on a south-facing windowsill if you grow a plant indoors. This plant can also tolerate partial shade.
Soil
We can identify this plant as moisture-loving. Cyperus alternifolius grows well in moist and marshy soil. In addition, the soil should be fertile and rich in nutrients.
Propagation
You can easily propagate Umbrella Sedge by dividing the bush. Dig up the plant and carefully divide the roots into sections, then plant each one separately and water it liberally.

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Temperature
In natural conditions, this plant lives only in warm zones, so take care of the appropriate temperature level. The optimum temperature is 72°F (22.2°C). The minimum temperature for Umbrella Sedge is 39°F (4°C).
Container
Prefer spacious pots, as this plant grows quite quickly. Make sure the container has drainage holes. It is important that you place the pot in a tray or other pot where there will be water at all times.
Fun fact
Umbrella Sedge is almost impossible to kill by overwatering.