Japanese Sedge. An easy to look after houseplant with attractive variegated foliage. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers May. Protect from frost.
Carex morrowii ‘Variegata
An easy to look after houseplant with attractive variegated foliage
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Carex |
---|---|
Species | morrowii |
Varietry | 'Variegata |
Common Name | Japanese Sedge |
Flower Colour | brown |
Soil | |
Aspect | |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Cyperaceae |
Spread | 25cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | yellow, green |
Flowers From | May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | |
Care | Keep permanently moist, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids |
Maintenance | Divide every 3 years, Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Division |
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