papyrus
Also known as: Egyptian paper reed; Egyptian paper rush; Indian matting plant; Nile grass; paper reed
A tender aquatic perennial forming a clump of erect stems with rounded umbels to 30cm wide, composed of many slender stalks each bearing a small light brown flower-head
Scientific classification
- Species
- papyrus (Cyperus papyrus)
- Genus
- Cyperus
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Grass Like · Bogs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of papyrus
Distribution map
Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of papyrus
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papyrus care guide
- Keep soil consistently wet or boggy at all times
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently wet or boggy at all times
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed during spring and summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back dead material in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed at 18 to 21°C in spring in constantly moist seed compost
Growing
GrowingUnder 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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