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Cyperus papyrus Akhenaton

Cyperus papyrus Akhenaton
Papyrus Sedge, Paper reed, Egyptian paper rush, Nile papyrus

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The foot received last week is all brown, made up of dry branches, I repotted it and kept it moist, it still doesn't produce any new branches...

Hélène , 17/04/2019

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Long-stemmed Papyrus.
Height at maturity
70 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -1°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

This small annual forms a clump with long green stems. This plant thrives in summer near a body of water. They are also good indoor plants.


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Cyperus papyrus Akhenaton (Flowering) Flowering
Cyperus papyrus Akhenaton (Foliage) Foliage
Cyperus papyrus Akhenaton (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time June to September

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Reed-like.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 70 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Cyperus

Species

papyrus

Cultivar

Akhenaton

Family

Cyperaceae

Other common names

Papyrus Sedge, Paper reed, Egyptian paper rush, Nile papyrus

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference49131101

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Planting and care

Plant Papyrus in a sunny or semi-shaded position in a mixture of potting soil and garden soil. The plant should always remain moist. From April to the end of September, apply a liquid fertilizer twice a month. Prune the dry stems in November. This variety is sensitive to frost, so protect it from freezing temperatures.

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Planting period

Best planting time April to May
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -1°C (USDA zone 10a) Show map
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Damp soil, Permanently wet.

Care

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