sweet galingale

How to Grow and Care for sweet galingale

sweet galingale · Cyperus longus
Also known as: cypress root; galingale; long cyperus; sweet cyperus; sweet cypress

Grow in moisture-retentive soil, can be grown as marginal or bog plant in sun or light shade. Can be grown in large containers to prevent spread of invasive roots

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing sweet galingale

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in moisture-retentive soil, can be grown as marginal or bog plant in sun or light shade. Can be grown in large containers to prevent spread of invasive roots

How to Water sweet galingale?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sweet galingale?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sweet galingale?

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What Soil Is Best for sweet galingale?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for sweet galingale?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize sweet galingale?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune sweet galingale?

Trim off old foliage to just above the level of the water in autumn

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How to Propagate sweet galingale?

Propagate by division or by seed

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How to Transplant sweet galingale?

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How to Care for sweet galingale in Winter?

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How to Plant sweet galingale?

Grow in moisture-retentive soil, can be grown as marginal or bog plant in sun or light shade. Can be grown in large containers to prevent spread of invasive roots

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How to Repot sweet galingale?

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How to Harvest sweet galingale?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of sweet galingale

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Attributes of sweet galingale

Plant typeAquatic · Bogs · Grass Like
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen · Evergreen
HabitTufted
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Scientific Classification

Species
Cyperus longus
Genus
Cyperus
Family
Cyperaceae
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