Cyperus Umbrella plant - Set of 2 - ø14cm - Height 40-50cm
€27,45
Cyperus alternifolius is a grass species native to the tropical swamps from Africa. The plant was formerly used by the ancient Egyptians to make a form of paper of, which made the decorative grass known worldwide. Nowadays, the Cyperus is used as...
| Height (incl. pot) | ± 40 cm | |
| Pot size | 14 cm |
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Cyperus alternifolius is a species of grass native to the tropical swamps of Africa. The plant gained fame mainly because the ancient Egyptians made paper from it thousands of years ago. Nowadays the plant is only used as decoration in houses. You can still find the Cyperus in large marshes around rivers and near other swamps. In their natural environment, the plant can grow substantially and suffocate other plants in the process. However, in the living room or garden this will not be a problem. It is a beautiful grass which is also easy to care for!
Care
The Cyperus comes naturally from a tropical swamp. With this origin in mind you should also take care of the plant. Keep the Cyperus as wet as possible without completely submerging the soil, because it prefers not to stand with its stems completely in the water. The desired temperature for the Cyperus is important; the plant prefers a temperature above 15 degrees. If you have the Cyperus outside, for example on the banks of a pond, you should bring it inside during the winter. Furthermore, the Cyperus needs a lot of light, even in full sunlight it survives just fine. Finally, the plant is non-toxic to pets and humans! Just be aware that cats may be tempted to play with the plant, which can cause the rather fragile stems to break.
Plant height
Upon delivery, the plants have a height of 40 to 50cm (measured incl. pot). The plants are delivered in pots with a diameter of 14cm.