Cyperus textilis
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Cyperus textilis

Umbrella sedge

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
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Description

Source: leafsnap

Cyperus textilis (flat sedge, basket grass, umbrella sedge, mat sedge) is a sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is endemic to southern parts of South Africa where it grows near rivers and other water reservoirs. Cyperus textilis is used to make baskets, sleeping mats, rolled twine and other woven articles.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Cyperus alternifolius subsp. textilis is native to regions with plenty of sunshine, like the narrow peripheries of ponds and lakes. It thrives best in direct sunlight, but can also withstand partially sunny conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Cyperus alternifolius subsp. textilis is a plant species native to tropical areas where the weather is predominantly hot and moist. This has allowed it to adapt adequately to high heat and humidity levels. It doesn't favor abrupt shifts in temperature and thrives better in a consistently warm environment, hence the need to prevent temperature variances indoors. The plant typically struggles to withstand low temperatures and needs a warmer climate to develop. If the temperature in its surroundings falls excessively, it risks halting its growth or possibly perishing.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass, Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Cyperus
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
0.61 m to 1.22 m
Mature Spread
61 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
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
South Africa

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Common Names (1)

en Umbrella sedge