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How to Grow and Care for Fen-sedges

Fen-sedges, also known as Twig-sedges

Fen-sedges requires moist to wet soil conditions and thrives best in sunny areas with adequate water. Special care points include maintaining water levels to mimic natural wetland habitats and preventing root rot by ensuring good drainage. Additionally, it's essential to monitor for pests that thrive in damp environments.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Fen-sedges

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	4-6

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Types of Fen-sedges

Swamp sawgrass

Historically, swamp sawgrass was cultivated as material for thatched roofs. However, this is no longer the case due to the plant's sharp serrated edges, which caused injuries when harvesting. This plant used to be called "Sedge" until it was associated with the fens of East Anglia.

Smooth saw-grass

Despite its grassy nickname, smooth saw-grass (*Cladium mariscoides*) is actually not grass but a type of sedge with smooth stems. Growing in North American wetlands, the plant is topped by several spike lets of three to 10 reddish brown flowers.

Common Pests & Diseases

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