Handsome Sedge

Long Sedge should be watered once or twice per week, depending on the weather. In warm, dry conditions, it is best to water the plant deeply once a week, making sure to moisten the soil throughout but not to saturation. In cool, wetter conditions, the plant may only need to be watered every 2 or 3 weeks. It is important to use lukewarm water to prevent the roots from shock. If using a sprinkler system, it is important to adjust the frequency to prevent over or under watering. Under watered plants will become dry and limp, while over watered plants can become soggy and vulnerable to a range of soil-borne diseases.

Long Sedge (Carex folliculata) thrives in full sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours a day to grow in the best condition. It prefers direct sunlight, though it can tolerate some partial shade. To fully display its distinctive yellow-green hue and to maintain its bushy habit, Long Sedge needs plenty of sunshine throughout the entire growing season. In areas where intense humidity and soaring temperatures are predominant, this species may require a bit of shade during the hottest part of the day.

Long Sedge (Carex folliculata) should be pruned in late winter to early spring to maintain an attractive form and manage size. Pruning should involve removing any dead foliage, flowering stems, and Clumps that are too large or with too many stems. Cut back each stem by around 1-third its length. Large clumps should be divided into several smaller clumps to ensure healthy growth. Pruning should also involve thinning of the clumps or individual stems to promote a fuller more attractive appearance.