
Bush's Sedge
Also known as
Carex caroliniana cuspidata and Carex hirsuta cuspidata
Taxonomy
Carex bushii
Carex
Cyperaceae
Poales

How to care for Bush's Sedge
How often to water your Bush's Sedge

every 9
Bush's 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
Finding light for Bush's Sedge in your home

a window
Bush's Sedge love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bush's Sedge does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bush's Sedge in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Bush's 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 Bush's Sedge after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bush's Sedge
Bush's 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.
