Cyperus flavicomus
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Cyperus flavicomus

Whiteedge flatsedge · White-edge flatsedge · White-margined flatsedge

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

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Cyperus odoratus is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family Cyperaceae. It is known by the common names fragrant flatsedge and rusty flatsedge. It has a pantropical distribution that extends into the temperate regions of North and South America. The species is quite variable and may in fact be more than one species included under a single name.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Cyperus odoratus subsp. odoratus has its roots in bright, open habitats and flourishes ideally under continuous sun exposure. It has the capability to endure semi-shade but for peak development, it favours unobstructed sunlight. Recognised for its affinity for sunlight, this plant species can be annual or biennial in its lifecycle.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Cyperus odoratus subsp. odoratus hails from tropical areas typified by hot and damp conditions. Consequently, it is remarkably adapted to elevated heat and moisture levels. It isn't fond of abrupt shifts in temperature and favours a consistency in its thermal surroundings, implying that indoors, drastic temperature swings should be eschewed. The plant generally finds it difficult to cope with cold temperatures and necessitates warmer conditions for its development. A significant decrease in ambient temperature could halt its growth, or in extreme cases, might result in the plant's death.

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
10 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
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
Belize, India, Angola, Mexico, Guatemala, Madagascar, Nigeria, Fiji, Jamaica, Benin, Iraq, Cuba, Indonesia, Equatorial Guinea, Venezuela, Brazil, Ghana, Congo, Honduras, Peru, Philippines, Panama, Colombia, Bahamas, Bolivia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Japan, Guyana, El Salvador, Senegal, Nicaragua, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Congo (DRC), Thailand

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Common Names (3)

en Whiteedge flatsedge
en White-edge flatsedge
en White-margined flatsedge