Keep papyrus as a houseplant

Which papyrus is suitable as a houseplant?

In addition to real papyrus, it is also common Cyprus grass sold as so-called "false papyrus". This is just as suitable as a houseplant. However, false papyrus requires slightly different conditions for good growth. It can withstand slightly cooler temperatures, from around 10 ° C. However, some species do not tolerate waterlogging.

The ideal climate for papyrus

Papyrus likes it damp, after all, it is a swamp plant. This applies to both the ground and the air. If your papyrus is in a well-heated living room, then the air there is probably too dry for this plant. Above all, the dry heating air in winter is not particularly good for the papyrus. In contrast, it feels very much at home in a bright bathroom or in the kitchen.

How to look after your papyrus in the room

The papyrus reacts easily to drought with yellow leaves. You can prevent this by spraying the plant from time to time with lukewarm water that is low in lime. Alternatively, you can place a vessel filled with water on the heater to increase the humidity. If the leaves have already changed color, you should react quickly, then the papyrus plant will also recover.

Papyrus should be regular poured so that the root ball does not dry out. Papyrus needs a lot of nutrients as it grows and also when it blooms. Give him some liquid fertilizer about every three to four weeks. If necessary, papyrus can also be made relatively easy multiply. This can be done either by dividing a large plant or by dividing it Offshoot.

The essentials in brief:

• choose a bright and warm location
• ensure sufficient humidity
• water regularly
• fertilize during the growth and flowering phase
• yellow leaves are signs of excessive drought
• easy to multiply by division