Carex polyphylla - Hanging sedge

Pests Carex polyphylla : Avoid pesticide treatments if we do not see parasites on the plant; on the contrary at the end of the year we can apply a Bordeaux mixture treatment, to prevent the growth of fungus.

continental : These plants shall be watered frequently to keep a constantly humid substrate. However avoid the water stagnation and decrease waterings in case of low temperatures.

alpine : Water The Carex polyphylla very regularly, to maintain the soil always humid, but not soaked. During the coldest months water only if the soil dries out completely.

mediterranean : Waterings will be very regular, giving a good amount of water, to allow the soil to be constantly humid, avoiding to drench it completely. Decrease waterings in the cost season.

continental : Grow The Carex polyphylla away from direct sunlight, in a semishady location.
This is a very rustic garden plant, that should not have problems even in case of very intense frosts.

alpine : These plants like few hours a day of sunlight, therefore place them in a location where they are exposed to a filtered sunlight or that are shaded for few hours a day.
The Carex polyphylla is very rustic and can be grown in the garden all year long; it does not suffer from even intense frosts.

mediterranean : These plants need to be placed in semishady locations for most part of the day.
The Carex polyphylla does not suffer from cold and frost; this is a plant that can be grown in the garden all year long.

Fertilize Carex polyphylla : Fertilize these plants using specific fertilizers, from March to October; there are slow-release fertilizers, to be mixed with the soil, or fertilizers to be dissolved in the water the water garden.