papyrus

How to Grow and Care for papyrus

papyrus · Cyperus papyrus
Also known as: Egyptian paper reed; Egyptian paper rush; Indian matting plant; Nile grass; paper reed

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light. Water freely in summer and maintain high humidity. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Can be grown outdoors as a bog or marginal plant

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Planting and Growing papyrus

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently wet or boggy at all times
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed during spring and summer growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light. Water freely in summer and maintain high humidity. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Can be grown outdoors as a bog or marginal plant

How to Water papyrus?

Keep soil consistently wet or boggy at all times

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for papyrus?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for papyrus?

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What Soil Is Best for papyrus?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for papyrus?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize papyrus?

Light balanced feed during spring and summer growth

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How to Prune papyrus?

Cut back dead material in autumn

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How to Propagate papyrus?

Propagate by seed at 18 to 21°C in spring in constantly moist seed compost

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How to Transplant papyrus?

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How to Care for papyrus in Winter?

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How to Plant papyrus?

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light. Water freely in summer and maintain high humidity. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Can be grown outdoors as a bog or marginal plant

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How to Repot papyrus?

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How to Harvest papyrus?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of papyrus

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More General Info About papyrus

Attributes of papyrus

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Grass Like · Bogs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginAfrica

Scientific Classification

Species
Cyperus papyrus
Genus
Cyperus
Family
Cyperaceae
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