Sedge
Carex x exsalina
Watering:
Frequent
Hardiness Zone:
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Duman's Sedge should be watered once per week using approximately 1 inch of water. During periods of extreme heat, you may need to water your Duman's Sedge twice per week. When watering, avoid wetting the foliage, as this can cause fungal diseases. In areas with high humidity, overhead watering or drip irrigation is best, as it keeps the foliage dry.
sunlight
Duman's Sedge needs at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. It can also tolerate some morning or afternoon shade, but to thrive, the plant should receive its full daily sunlight allotment. The best time of day for Duman's Sedge to receive sunlight is between 10am and 3pm, when the sun is at its highest point and offers the steady, strong light that this species prefers.
pruning
Duman's Sedge should be pruned in early spring, when new shoots are just beginning to emerge from the ground. Pruning should be done to remove dead or dying growth so that the plant looks neat and tidy and allows for air and light to reach younger leaves. Gentle pruning is recommended, since the plant is shallow rooted. Any cuts should be made just above a node or growing point, so that regrowth will occur. Over pruning should not be done, as this could damage the plant.
