Kyllinga odorata
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Kyllinga odorata

Fragrant spike sedge · Whitehead sedge · Fragrant spikesedge · Fragrant kyllinga · Kyllinga weed

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
16
Observations
6

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Low spikesedge comes from bright, open habitats and does best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which may be annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Low spikesedge comes from tropical areas, where the weather is typically warm and humid. Therefore, it is well suited to high temperatures and moisture. It does not tolerate sudden temperature swings and prefers a consistent temperature, so avoiding indoor fluctuations is important. It generally cannot endure cold and needs higher temperatures to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

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
Kyllinga
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 46 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter

Tags (4)

Common Names (5)

en Fragrant spike sedge
en Whitehead sedge
en Fragrant spikesedge
en Fragrant kyllinga
en Kyllinga weed