Cyperus longus - Papyrus

Adversity Cyperus longus : Apply a precautionary fungicide Bordeaux mixture treatment at the end of winter, when the buds are not grown yet; during the year we can apply pesticide treatments, but only in case there is an effective presence of parasites on the plant.

continental : We suggest occasional waterings, specially during the cold season, during which we can also suspend watering. On the contrary, when there are high temperatures, water only when the soil is very dry, trying to dampen it deeply.

alpine : The Cyperus longus does not need big amounts of water; if it is grown outside the water from the rains is enough, even though it can be necessary to water occasionally during spring and summer, watering the soil deeply. In winter we can suspend watering.

mediterranean : From March to October waterings will be rather regular, but only when the soil has been completely dry for few days; during the rest of the year we can water only occasionally or avoid to give water.

continental : The Cyperus longus needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for many hours a day to have a luxuriant growth
Avoid to expose this plant to autumn cold¸ we can grow it outside during spring and summer.

alpine : The Cyperus longus prefer very bright locations, where they can receive direct sunlight.
They are houseplants, that do not tolerate cold; grow them inside or in the hothouse.

mediterranean : They bear few hours of half-darkness, but need at least few hours a day of direct sunlight.
This is a houseplant, that does not tolerate cold; it can be grown outside only during spring and summer.

Feed Cyperus longus : These plants shall be fertilized regularly, adding some universal fertilizer to normal waterings, every 15-20 days; during coldest months decrease fertilizings, providing them every 30-40 days.