
Crimson Seeded Sedge
Also known as
Carex baccans aurantiaca, Carex baccans nigra, Carex baccans normalis, Carex baccans pallida, Carex baccans recurvirostris, Carex baccans siccifructus, Carex curvirostris, Carex javanica and Carex recurvirostra
Taxonomy
Carex baccans
Carex
Cyperaceae
Poales

How to care for Crimson Seeded Sedge

How often to water your Crimson Seeded Sedge

every 9
Crimson Seeded Sedge needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Crimson Seeded Sedge in your home

a window
Crimson Seeded Sedge love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Crimson Seeded Sedge does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crimson Seeded Sedge in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Crimson Seeded Sedge

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Crimson Seeded Sedge after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Crimson Seeded Sedge prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Crimson Seeded Sedge requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Crimson Seeded Sedge is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Crimson Seeded Sedge grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Crimson Seeded Sedge
Crimson Seeded Sedge
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
