Exposure & Location

The Cyperus Alternifolius Zumula enjoys sun to partial shade with bright light. The more generous the light, the more vigorous the growth.

• Exposure: sun to partial shade, bright light.
• Ideal: bright bathroom, kitchen, living room near a window, or bright office.
• Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: rich and moist, universal potting soil or potting soil for green plants.

Verdeia tip: Cyperus loves humidity — the bathroom is the ideal location.

Watering & Care

• Watering: very regular; keep the substrate constantly moist, even soaked.
• Frequency: water as soon as the surface starts to dry, or keep water permanently in the saucer.
• Drainage: use a pot with a saucer and always keep water in the saucer.
• Humidity: prefers 60-80% humidity, mist regularly or place near a humidifier.
• Fertilizer: once every 2-4 weeks in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Pruning: cut dry or yellow stems at the base to encourage new growth.

Unlike most plants, Cyperus does not mind having its feet in water — it actually prefers it.

Decor Ideas & Plant Pairings

With its slender stems and airy umbels, the Cyperus Alternifolius Zumula brings a touch of lightness and tropical freshness to your urban jungle. It creates a graphic and calming focal point.

• To pair with: Calathea, Maranta, Fittonia, Asplenium, or other tropical plants that enjoy humidity to create a lush urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot with a deep saucer in white ceramic, gray, terracotta, or recycled plastic to keep water permanently.
• Ambiance: perfect as an accent plant in a bright bathroom, kitchen, living room near a window, or office.

The airy umbels create an elegant vertical movement that adds lightness and depth.

Verdeia Tips

• Easy to care for — perfect for those who tend to overwater.
• Air-purifying plant — cleans the air and adds humidity.
• Loves water — does not mind having its feet in water permanently.
• Fast growth — enjoy a plant that grows quickly.
• Bright light essential — more light = more vigorous growth.
• Mist regularly — appreciates high atmospheric humidity.
• Repot every 1-2 years in spring into a slightly larger pot.
• Easy to propagate — divide clumps when repotting.
• Non-toxic to pets — safe for cats and dogs.
• Dry stems are normal — cut them at the base to encourage new shoots.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical name: Cyperus alternifolius 'Zumula'
• Common name: Cyperus Zumula, Papyrus, Umbrella Plant, Alternate-leaf Sedge
• Family: Cyperaceae
• Origin: wetlands and marshy areas of tropical Africa and Madagascar
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H28 cm
• Adult size: up to 40–60 cm indoors
• Exposure: sun to partial shade, bright light
• Watering: very regular, keep substrate constantly moist
• Care: easy (perfect for those who overwater)
• Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
• Decor style: Tropical / Graphic / Urban jungle
• Special features: spectacular airy umbels, loves water, air-purifying plant, non-toxic, fast growth

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Stem density naturally varies.