Papyrus (Paper Reed)
Pot size 18cm
Papyrus sends out grassy sprays of leaves that jut out from the stems like a fireworks display. The leafy clusters may form plantlets that you can separate and grown individually. Grow papyrus in a weighted pot so that the stems rise above the water surface in a pond, or grow it in moist soil at water's edge.
The papyrus plant (Cyperus papyrus) is a striking, majestic aquatic perennial sedge known for its tall, bright green stems topped with delicate, mop-like tufts of thread-like green rays. Historically used by the ancient Egyptians to make paper, it adds a dramatic, tropical aesthetic to water gardens and ponds.
- ☀️ Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, some light afternoon shade helps protect the plant from scorching.
- 🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates. It is not cold-hardy and will die back if exposed to heavy frost, though it can be grown as an annual or brought indoors during winter in colder zones.
- 💧 Water: Requires constant moisture or standing water. It is an aquatic or semi-aquatic marginal plant and grows best with its roots submerged in water or in soil that remains perpetually wet and soggy.
- ⚠️ Caution: The papyrus plant is not poisonous. It is generally considered non-toxic and safe for humans, cats, and dogs, though ingesting large amounts of fibrous plant material might cause mild stomach upset in pets.
Pot size 18cm
Papyrus sends out grassy sprays of leaves that jut out from the stems like a fireworks display. The leafy clusters may form plantlets that you can separate and grown individually. Grow papyrus in a weighted pot so that the stems rise above the water surface in a pond, or grow it in moist soil at water's edge.
The papyrus plant (Cyperus papyrus) is a striking, majestic aquatic perennial sedge known for its tall, bright green stems topped with delicate, mop-like tufts of thread-like green rays. Historically used by the ancient Egyptians to make paper, it adds a dramatic, tropical aesthetic to water gardens and ponds.
- ☀️ Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, some light afternoon shade helps protect the plant from scorching.
- 🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates. It is not cold-hardy and will die back if exposed to heavy frost, though it can be grown as an annual or brought indoors during winter in colder zones.
- 💧 Water: Requires constant moisture or standing water. It is an aquatic or semi-aquatic marginal plant and grows best with its roots submerged in water or in soil that remains perpetually wet and soggy.
- ⚠️ Caution: The papyrus plant is not poisonous. It is generally considered non-toxic and safe for humans, cats, and dogs, though ingesting large amounts of fibrous plant material might cause mild stomach upset in pets.
