Cyperus compactus
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Cyperus compactus

Compact sedge

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
2
Observations
1

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Cyperus compactus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to the South East Asia, Madagascar and northern Australia.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Compact Sedge comes from sunny, open habitats and grows best in full sun. It will tolerate partial shade but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is noted for its sun-loving habit.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Compact Sedge comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It is sensitive to sudden temperature changes and prefers a steady temperature, so avoiding indoor temperature fluctuations is important. It typically does not tolerate cold conditions and needs warmer temperatures to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Cyperus
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
0 cm to 3 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Gray
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown, Green
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Pakistan, Laos, Yemen, China, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand

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Common Names (1)

en Compact sedge