
Brown Galingale
Cyperus fuscus
Family: Cyperaceae
Brown Galingale grows in full sun and prefers wet muddy soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Brown Galingale
Brown Galingale growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet muddy soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Brown Galingale as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 60-100 days.
Plant Overview
Brown Galingale (Cyperus fuscus) is listed in the Cyperaceae family and categorized as a grass with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3786
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Plant type
- Grass
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Brown Galingale is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet muddy soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Wet muddy soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 60-100 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 60-100 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.




