Carex bicolor — an easy houseplant, prefers partial sun light
SPECIMEN · FROM THE LIBRARY
Carex bicolor

Carex Bicolor

Updated · 32 observations
ON THIS PLANT

Carex bicolor, the bicoloured sedge, is a species of sedge native to North America, Northern Europe and Northern Asia. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed the plant's conservation status as being of least concern because it has a widespread distribution and faces no particular threats.

A note from PlantMom

Two-color sedge is resistant to disease and is generally unlikely to develop illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger specimens usually do not require pruning. Smaller specimens, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Two-color sedge is appropriate for anyone with outdoor space, like a garden or deck, and does not demand much prior plant-care experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Carex Bicolor.

Fertilizer

Two-color sedge needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, applying compost around the base of the plant will effectively supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilizing supports vigorous growth and helps the plant withstand diseases and pests.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Carex
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
6-10
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Native Area
Russia, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Iceland, Romania, Ukraine, France
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Two-Color Sedge en Twocolor sedge en Bicoloured Sedge en Two-coloured sedge
PLATES
Carex bicolor leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Carex bicolor flower
PLATE 02 · flower
Carex bicolor fruit
PLATE 03 · fruit
Carex bicolor fruit
PLATE 04 · fruit
ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

You might also like.