Exposure & location

The Cyperus alternifolius likes bright light without harsh direct sun. It thrives both in bright interiors and outdoors in partial shade, as long as its substrate remains moist.

• Ideal: veranda, bright bathroom, or shaded balcony.
• Avoid: rooms that are too dry or direct sun rays in summer.
• Perfect location: near a window, a fountain, or in a pot with water reservoir.

Verdeia tip: place it in a saucer always filled with water — it loves having its feet in moisture.

Watering & care

• Watering: frequent — keep the soil moist at all times.
• Frequency: 2 to 3 times per week in summer, daily if needed when hot.
• Humidity: essential — regularly mist the foliage.
• Care: cut dry stems at the base to stimulate new shoots.
• Level: moderate — it requires water but rewards you with constant vitality.

If the tips brown, it often indicates air that is too dry or insufficient watering.

Decor ideas & plant combinations

The Cyperus is an architectural plant that brings verticality and lightness. It pairs perfectly with dense foliage or water plants for a natural tropical atmosphere.

• Visual look: slender and light silhouette, ideal for structuring a green corner.
• To combine with: Spathiphyllum, Asplenium nidus, or Fittonia for a humid jungle effect.
• Ideal pot: waterproof pot or deep planter cover to retain moisture.
• Where to place it: near a source of soft light or next to a trailing plant.

In arrangements, it adds height and movement to your indoor green space.

Verdeia tips

• Repotting: every year in spring, in a larger pot with a moist bottom.
• Substrate: rich and fresh mix, retaining water well (universal potting soil + peat + sand).
• Hardiness: tolerates down to 10 °C, bring indoors in winter if grown outside.
• Tip: ideal for rooms with dry air — it naturally regulates humidity.

It is a plant that likes to be left to grow freely — the bigger it gets, the more spectacular it becomes.

Characteristics

• Botanical name: Cyperus alternifolius
• Common name: Papyrus grass, Umbrella plant
• Origin: Madagascar and East Africa
• Pot size: Ø17 to 19 cm
• Approximate height: 50 to 70 cm
• Adult size: up to 1.20 m depending on conditions
• Growth: fast
• Ideal exposure: bright light to partial shade
• Watering: regular and generous
• Care: moderate
• Toxicity: non-toxic to animals
• Decorative style: Urban jungle / Zen atmosphere / Elegant water plant

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally evolve according to light and through the seasons.