Propagate the papyrus using offshoots

How do I cut offshoots?

The propagation of the real papyrus by cuttings turns out to be quite difficult, with the "false papyrus", ie other types of Cyprus grass, it is very easy. Here cut the stalks about 5 cm below the petals. The best time to grow offshoots is summer. You can also try this type of propagation with the real papyrus, but with little chance of success.

Trim the bracts a little, then insert the leaf tips about 2 cm deep Growing substrate(€ 12.99 at Amazon *) or a mixture of peat and sand. Alternatively, you can pull the cuttings in a container with water. After successful rooting, plant the cuttings in flower pots.

How else can I multiply papyrus?

Both real and false papyrus can be easily propagated by dividing the root ball. Dig up the root ball or use the planned transplant to divide your papyrus. Use a sharp knife to cut off one or more parts of the root ball. Make sure that all the separated parts of the ball have at least one stalk each, preferably several.

Now that follows Planting. Use normal Potting soilthat you enrich with a little well-rotted compost. Put the ball pieces in different pots and water them all well. The soil should be kept particularly well moist for the next time. Of the not hardy papyrus As a swamp plant, it is always quite thirsty and somewhat sensitive to drought.

The essentials in brief:

• Real papyrus is difficult to extract from offshoots
• alternative propagation: division
• Cyprus grass can be easily pulled from offshoots
• It is best to cut offshoots in summer