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Cyperus papyrus (Paper Reed)
25,00 €
Cyperus papyrus, or Paper Reed, is the Egyptian papyrus, a large tropical marsh plant used by the ancient Egyptians to produce papyrus paper.
For sale from mid-April to September.
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| Main characteristics | Cyperus papyrus is an elegant and very decorative tropical marsh plant. At the ends of the stems it forms a dense clump of thread-like and bright green leaves |
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| Inflorescences | In summer, small light-brown inflorescences develop |
| Flowering period | June – September |
| Edibility | The tender, white pith of the stems is edible. The rhizomes, lower parts of the stems and young buds are also edible raw or cooked |
| Planting depth | From 0 to -15 cm of depth |
| Plant height | It can reach 2 meters and more in height |
| Recommended basket | Micro-perforated square basket 28×28 or 35×35 cm based on available space |
| Soil to use | Field soil with 2/3 tablets of Osmocote fertilizer near the rhizome |
| Exposure | Full direct sun for at least 6 hours in the middle hours of the day |
| PH tolerated | Acidic, neutral or basic (alkaline): 6 to 8 |
| Frost Resistance | It fears prolonged frost and below 6-8 degrees loses its vegetation |
| Origin | Native plant of the Nile delta in Egypt |
| Shipped plant | In temporary 12×12 basket |
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