
Saltmarsh Umbrella Sedge
Also known as
saltmarsh umbrella-sedge
Taxonomy
Fuirena breviseta
Fuirena
Cyperaceae
Poales

How to care for Saltmarsh Umbrella Sedge

How often to water your Saltmarsh Umbrella Sedge

every 9
Saltmarsh Umbrella 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.

Select a city to check sunlight intensity

Finding light for Saltmarsh Umbrella Sedge in your home

a window
Saltmarsh Umbrella Sedge may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Saltmarsh Umbrella Sedge in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Saltmarsh Umbrella 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 Saltmarsh Umbrella Sedge after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Saltmarsh Umbrella Sedge
Saltmarsh Umbrella Sedge
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

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