Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut®'

Egyptian Papyrus

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Common Name: 

Egyptian Papyrus

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

185 cm

Maximum width: 

120 cm

Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut®') - Description

Large heads of pendulous leaves; greenish flower spikelets can measure 1' across

Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut®') - Blooming

Blooms spikelets of hermaphroditic flowers.

Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut®') - Growth

Sedges, species include C. papyrus (papyrus, Bullrush) and C. alternifolius (umbrella plant). C. alternifolius has spreading leaves at the tops of 2-4 foot stems. C. papyrus has 6-10 foot tall stems topped with 1.5 foot long threadlike parts and small leaves at base of cluster. In cold-winter climes, pot the divisions and keep as houseplants over winter. Cyperus prefers wet habitats, and thus grows well in pool margins and bog gardens. Grow as houseplants in moist soil where not hardy.

Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut®') - Planting

Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.

Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut®') - Pest

Some problems include tar spot, rust, smut, and black band.

Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut®') - Soil and irrigation

Rich, moist soil or with roots submerged in water.

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