Cyperus tuberosus
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Cyperus tuberosus

Nut Grass · Purple Nut Sedge

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
5–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
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Observations
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Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Nut grass flourishes in conditions with abundant sunlight, but it's versatile enough to survive in places with only partial sun exposure. Being native to environments with ample sun, nut grass thrives when provided with ample light during its growth phase. However, either too much or too little sunlight can hinder its healthy growth.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Nut grass inherently thrives in environments with warm to hot climatic conditions, where temperatures vary between 15 to 35 ℃ (59 to 95 ℉). This vegetation is fond of warmth and is adaptable to the changing temperatures across different seasons, however, it is crucial to maintain its preferred thermal range.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-7
Soil pH: 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer

For healthy new growth, nut grass needs extra nutrients. By adding compost around the plant's base in the spring, the required nutrition can be efficiently supplied. Fertilization contributes to robust growth and enhances the plant's ability to ward off diseases and pests.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Cyperus
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
1.37 m
Mature Spread
91 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow, Gold, Brown, Blue, Bronze
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Brown, Red, Green, Purple
Flower Size
1.27 cm to 5.08 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer
Native Area
Nepal, Malawi, Libya, Somalia, Djibouti, Cyprus, Rwanda, Eritrea, Bangladesh, Turkmenistan, Guinea-Bissau, Lebanon, Uzbekistan, Benin, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Equatorial Guinea, Burundi, Togo, Koppen, Oman, Bhutan, Algeria, South Korea, Gambia, Congo (DRC), Botswana, Central African Republic

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Common Names (2)

en Nut Grass
en Purple Nut Sedge