Carex testacea

Orange Sedge

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Ornamental sedge from New Zealand featuring vibrant orange-brown foliage in winter/spring turning green in summer. Forms dense clumps of narrow leaves, ideal for moist borders or containers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Orange Sedge
Family Cyperaceae
Genus Carex
Species Testacea
Origin New Zealand
Blooming Foliage plant, small brown flower spikes in summer
Leaf Color Orange-brown to green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist but well-drained loamy soil or peat mix

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for orange color, tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring

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Pruning

Cut back dead foliage in late autumn to encourage fresh green shoots

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2500 – 16000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 3800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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