Buxbaum's Sedge
Also known as
club sedge
Taxonomy
Carex buxbaumii
Carex
Cyperaceae
Poales
How to care for Buxbaum's Sedge
How often to water your Buxbaum's Sedge
Buxbaum's Sedge needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Buxbaum's Sedge in your home
Buxbaum'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.
Buxbaum's Sedge does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Buxbaum'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 Buxbaum's Sedge after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Buxbaum's Sedge
Buxbaum'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.