Cyperus esculentus

Tiger Nut, Yellow Nutsedge

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Vigorous perennial sedge with edible tiger nut tubers. Features triangular stems and yellow flowers. Thrives in wet conditions, often considered invasive in warm climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tiger Nut, Yellow Nutsedge
Family Cyperaceae
Genus Cyperus
Species Esculentus
Origin Mediterranean / Tropical Africa
Blooming Summer to Autumn, small yellowish-green umbels
Leaf Color Bright green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist to waterlogged soil rich in organic matter; tolerates bog conditions or hydroponics.

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Watering

Keep consistently wet or submerged. High moisture demand; reduce only during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for tuber production; partial shade acceptable indoors during summer.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (April-September).

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Pruning

Remove dead foliage and spent flower heads to maintain shape and prevent self-seeding.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Thrip

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 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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