Fibrousroot Sedge
About Fibrousroot Sedge
Fibrousroot Sedge is a super rare houseplant šæ that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Fibrousroot 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
Carex communis
Carex
Cyperaceae
Poales
Also known as
fibrous-root sedge, colonial oak sedge and common beech sedge
How to care for Fibrousroot Sedge
Water
How often to water your Fibrousroot Sedge
every 9
Fibrousroot Sedge needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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Finding light for Fibrousroot Sedge in your home
a window
Fibrousroot Sedge love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Fibrousroot Sedge does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fibrousroot Sedge in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Fibrousroot 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fibrousroot Sedge after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Fibrousroot 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
Fibrousroot Sedge requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Fibrousroot 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
Fibrousroot Sedge grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Fibrousroot Sedge is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Care Summary for Fibrousroot Sedge
Fibrousroot Sedge
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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