Fuirena squarrosa
Hairy Umbrella Sedge · Squarrose umbrella grass
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
The hairy umbrella-sedge is a perennial herb that flourishes in open environments, commonly found in meadows and grasslands, and has a particular affinity for sunlight. While it prefers abundance of sunlight, it can also withstand situations where the sun is only partially available.
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C
The Hairy umbrella-sedge is capable of adjusting to various temperature circumstances, but its presence may still be constrained by specific mixtures of heat and hydration states. It flourishes the most in warm climates during summer-time if there is sufficient rain or watering. Overly extended spells of rainy, cloudy weather, as well as continuous hot temperatures, can heighten the risk of the Hairy umbrella-sedge perishing. During the winter season, the correct protection against the cold can enhance the plant's likelihood of surviving.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
The hairy umbrella-sedge plant needs an extra supply of nutrients to foster robust new development. By sweeping some compost around the plant's base during spring, you can conveniently deliver the required nourishment. The process of fertilizing contributes to the plant's vigorous growth while enhancing its ability to withstand diseases and pests.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
To help the hairy umbrella-sedge flourish, start by pruning it in early spring. This involves cutting away dead stems to improve air circulation. It's also important to thin out overcrowded areas to prevent diseases. Removing spent flower spikes will encourage new blooms. By timing the pruning correctly, you can enhance the plant's overall health and appearance, ensuring it grows vigorously for the new season.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Fuirena
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 7-10
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Cuba