Carex nigricans
Black alpine sedge
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Carex nigricans is a species of sedge known by the common name black alpine sedge.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
The dioecious sedge originates from settings like forest understories or rocky regions, where it is accustomed to natural shading. This plant mostly thrives in partial sunlight, however, its resilient and adaptable characteristics enable it to adjust to either full sunlight or complete shade.
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C
Dioecious sedge is able to thrive under a large variety of temperature circumstances, although varying combinations of heat and water conditions may still restrict its spread. The plant flourishes optimally in summer heat accompanied by sufficient rain or irrigation. Lengthy spells of overcast and wet weather, along with extended periods of elevated temperatures, could enhance the chances of Dioecious sedge perishing. During the winter, appropriate protection from cold temperatures can elevate the survival prospects of the plant.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
Extra nutrients are necessary for the healthy regrowth of the dioecious sedge. Applying compost around the plant's base during the spring can meet its nutritional needs effectively. The act of fertilizing assists in encouraging robust growth and aids the plant in warding off diseases and infestations.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-7
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 5 cm to 15 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Size
- 0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Early summer
- Native Area
- Sweden, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Armenia, Poland, Croatia, Slovenia, Belarus, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, Lithuania, Norway, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, United Kingdom, Romania, Latvia, Netherlands