Cyperus textilis
Umbrella sedge
Description
Source: leafsnapCyperus 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.
🌡️ 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.
💨 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