Reedia spathacea Plant Care
Reedia spathacea F.Muell.
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Reedia is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Cyperaceae. It only contains one known species, Reedia spathacea, a perennial rhizomatous geophyte endemic to Southwest Australia.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Reedia spathacea?
Water Reedia spathacea every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Reedia spathacea Native To?
What Is the Reedia spathacea?
Reedia spathacea (Reedia spathacea) belongs to the Cyperaceae family within the Reedia genus. Reedia spathacea is native to Southwest Australia.
Reedia spathacea displays a clumping, grass-like growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Reedia spathacea produces small inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Reedia spathacea?
Reedia spathacea requires watering every 3–5 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Reedia spathacea Need?
Reedia spathacea thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Reedia spathacea Prefer?
Reedia spathacea grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Reedia spathacea prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Reedia spathacea?
Moist, fertile soil with good drainage. Good drainage is essential for Reedia spathacea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Reedia spathacea?
Feed Reedia spathacea every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Reedia spathacea?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Reedia spathacea?
Reedia spathacea can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Reedia spathacea Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Reedia spathacea, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Reedia spathacea?
Reedia spathacea is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Reedia spathacea Need?
Reedia spathacea grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Reedia spathacea is native to Southwest Australia. In cooler regions, grow Reedia spathacea as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Reedia spathacea is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Reedia genus — compare its care with other Reedia species on PlantoScan.
Reedia is part of the Cyperaceae plant family — browse all Cyperaceae genera and species.
Reedia spathacea thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Reedia spathacea F.Muell., family Cyperaceae (first published in Fragm. 1: 240 (1859)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Reedia spathacea, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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