What type of soil should I use for my Eastern Woodland Sedge?

Eastern Woodland 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.

Should I fertilize my Eastern Woodland Sedge?

Eastern Woodland 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!

What is the growth pattern for Eastern Woodland Sedge?

Eastern Woodland Sedge is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Eastern Woodland Sedge

Q: How often should I water my Eastern Woodland Sedge?

Eastern Woodland 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Eastern Woodland Sedge need?

Eastern Woodland 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 🏡.

About Eastern Woodland Sedge

Eastern Woodland Sedge is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Eastern Woodland Sedge likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Carex blanda

Genus

Carex

Family

Cyperaceae

Order

Poales

Also known as

Common woodland sedge

How to care for Eastern Woodland Sedge

Water

How often to water your Eastern Woodland Sedge

Eastern Woodland Sedge needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Omaha, Nebraska.

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

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Light

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.

Omaha, Nebraska

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Finding light for Eastern Woodland Sedge in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Eastern Woodland Sedge: 1ft from a window

Eastern Woodland Sedge love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Omaha, Nebraska ⛅.

Eastern Woodland Sedge does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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