Cyperus cyperoides

Cyperus

Cyperaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–11

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This tropical sedge prefers consistently moist soil and warm, humid conditions. Ideal for bog gardens, pond edges, or container water features in warm climates. Requires protection from cold and regular moisture to prevent stress.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

8″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

8″

Watering Schedule

Every 3-5 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged

Soil pH

5 – 8

Temperature

-10° – 100°F

Mature Spread

up to 12″

Root Depth

Shallow

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Angola

Ascension

Assam

Bangladesh

Benin

Bismarck Archipelago

Borneo

Burkina

Burundi

Cambodia

Cameroon

Cape Verde

Central African Repu

Chad

China North-Central

China South-Central

China Southeast

Christmas I.

Comoros

Congo

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA

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