Pruning guide
How to prune evergold sedge
Best time
As needed year-round
How often
As needed (rarely)
Technique
Pull or snip dead or browning leaves individually at the base using scissors. No overall shearing or hard cutting is needed or recommended.
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Pruning evergold sedge — FAQ
When should I prune evergold sedge?
As needed year-round. Pull or snip dead or browning leaves individually at the base using scissors. No overall shearing or hard cutting is needed or recommended.
How often does evergold sedge need pruning?
As needed (rarely). Evergold Sedge (Carex oshimensis 'Evergold') is a tidy, slow-growing evergreen sedge popular as a houseplant or container plant. It rarely needs pruning. Remove individual brown or dead leaves at the base as they appear. Do not shear the whole plant — cutting into live foliage mars the fountain shape and the plant is slow to recover.
How do you prune evergold sedge?
Pull or snip dead or browning leaves individually at the base using scissors. No overall shearing or hard cutting is needed or recommended.