Cyperus pumilus — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Cyperus pumilus

Cyperus Pumilus

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A note from PlantMom

Flat-sedge is disease-resistant and typically not susceptible to illnesses. In terms of care, the plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs little watering, and larger plants usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Flat-sedge is suitable for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand much care experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Cyperus Pumilus.

Light

Flat-sedge is native to bright, open habitats where it flourishes in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for the best growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is noted for its sun-loving nature.

Temperature

Flat-sedge can tolerate a broad range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be constrained by various combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or sustained high temperatures can increase the likelihood of Flat-sedge dying. In winter, protecting it from cold can improve the plant's survival.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Genus
Cyperus
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
5 cm to 76 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 3.30 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Fall
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Low Flat Sedge en Low flatsedge
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Cyperus pumilus flower
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Cyperus pumilus habit
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Cyperus pumilus leaf
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