Cyperus Plants Care

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.

Cut back all foliage in fall or early spring. Also, remove dry or dead leaves during the growing season to encourage new growth.

If you use rich soil, then you can not fertilize your plant additionally. Otherwise, use liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Umbrella Sedge is almost impossible to kill by overwatering.