sweet galingale
Also known as: cypress root; galingale; long cyperus; sweet cyperus; sweet cypress
An evergreen, spreading perennial sedge forming clumps of arching, rough-edged, glossy, narrow leaves to 1cm wide. In summer, olive-green to brown flowers are borne in small clusters of narrow, flattened spikelets.
Scientific classification
- Species
- sweet galingale (Cyperus longus)
- Genus
- Cyperus
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Aquatic · Bogs · Grass Like
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen · Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of sweet galingale
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of sweet galingale
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sweet galingale care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningTrim off old foliage to just above the level of the water in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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