Cyperus bulbosus
Yellow nutgrass · Galingale · Nut grass · Purple nut sedge · Yellow nutsedge
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Cyperus bulbosus is a species of sedge found across Africa, the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. In Australia, it is commonly called Nalgoo or (Australian) bush onion or "wild onion", but is not related to the onion or other Alliaceae. It is a component of Australian bushfood, but is considered an agricultural weed in other areas.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
The perennial herbaceous plant, Clustered flat-sedge, is native to open habitats and commonly flourishes in grasslands and meadows. It enjoys full sun exposure, yet it can also endure conditions of partial sun.
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C
The originating habitat of Clustered flat-sedge is within tropical regions characterized by hot and humid conditions. This has resulted in the plant's ability to thrive in elevated temperatures and humidity. It doesn't fare well with abrupt shifts in temperature and needs a constant temperature setting, emphasizing the need to steer clear of temperature changes indoors. Cold temperatures are usually not favored by this plant as it needs a warmer environment to grow. In cases where the surrounding temperature falls excessively, the plant might halt its growth or potentially perish.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer
Clustered flat-sedge needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, applying some compost around the base of the plant will effectively supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilizing helps support vigorous growth and improves the plant's resistance to diseases and pests.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Cyperus
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-11
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 46 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Green, Brown
- Flower Size
- 0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall, Early winter
- Native Area
- Lesotho, South Africa, Namibia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe