Cladium mariscus aka Swamp Sawgrass

Taxonomy

Common names

Swamp Sawgrass, Great Fen Sedge, Saw Sedge, Sawtooth Sedge, Elk Sedge

How to care for Swamp Sawgrass

Water

Swamp Sawgrass should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Swamp Sawgrass prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Toxicity

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

Growth-pattern

The Swamp Sawgrass displays clumping growth habits, with new shoots arising from the soil close to the parent plant.

Region of origin

Swamp Sawgrass’s native range is Widely distributed in the warmer and damper parts of both hemispheres, including Britain.


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