Valérie75 assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0Īs the common name suggests, Cyperus haspan is a dwarf variety of the giant papyrus ( Cyperus papyrus), and is best suited to grow in smaller ponds or gardens. Photo by No machine-readable author provided. Because papyrus plants have buoyant stems, they were incredibly useful in the creation of reed boats, baskets, mats, and many other advantageous items.ĭwarf Papyrus Growth, Hardiness & Climate Dwarf cyprus grows fairly fast, but should only grow to a max of 1.5 feet tall. Interestingly, papyrus paper is one of the first types of paper ever made by mankind! People also made use of this valuable and versatile plant for food, and for its attractive fragrance. Papyrus was commonly used to make paper and woven goods for everyday use. The Ancient Egyptians utilized many parts of the papyrus plant for a variety of things. Papyrus plants were highly useful in ancient Egyptian culture. Dwarf papyrus plants contribute greatly to the overall health and balance of the ecosystem in which they live. If you decide to plant an ornamental dwarf papyrus plant in your pond, then you will also be doing the environment a wonderful service! These plants have the ability to sufficiently clean up the area they are growing in, which helps to maintain healthy soils and improve the quality of the water. Facts, Benefits & Uses of Dwarf Papyrus Papyrus was traditionally used by ancient Egyptians and other African cultures as a paper source, among other things. haspan is most commonly found growing in tidal marshes, ditches, and low lying fields within wetland habitat. It is a native species in the Southeastern United States, the West Indies, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Old World. It grows tufted foliage that has a globular shaped display, somewhat comparable in appearance to a green and yellow colored firework burst! Dwarf papyrus belongs to the sedge family, Cyperaceae, and the genus Cyperus, which consists of approximately 700 species of flat sedges.ĭwarf papyrus is best suited to grow in moist, open habitats in mild climates. It is almost grass-like in appearance, with very slim and delicate leaves. There were no disease issues with this plant.1.8 Where to Buy Dwarf Papyrus & Seeds? (UK & US) Dwarf papyrus has vibrant green, grass-like leaves that fan out almost like small palm fronds.Ĭyperus haspan, commonly known as sharp edge sedge or dwarf papyrus, is a beautiful sedge plant that can grow very well in small backyard ponds or container gardens. Planting/Scheduling: 4- to 5-inch quart pots (4 to 6 weeks), 6-inch and gallon pots (6 to 8 weeks) Pests/Diseases: Due to the water requirements of ‘Prince Tut,’ scout for fungus gnats. Plants can go down to the mid 50s for finishing. Temperatures: For growing on, temperatures should be mid 60s and warmer. Do not allow the plants to dry down past a 2. Water to 4 or 5 on the watering scale and allow to dry down to a 3. Any standard growing medium will work fine. Growing Media: ‘Prince Tut’ will grow in most soils and tolerate poor soil conditions (heavy, wet, pond edges, etc.).
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The plants do well with natural light from partial shade to full sun. Pinching: Not needed Lighting: Artificial lighting is not needed. Plant Growth Regulators: These are generally not needed, but to control height or to “miniaturize” for smaller pots use a paclobutrazol drench at 1 ppm. Available as rooted liners via Proven Winners only. ‘Prince Tut’ tolerates a wide pH range of 6 to 6.5 and a soil EC of 0.6 to 0.9 (2:1 method). Goyette’s Recommendations For ‘Prince Tut’ Grass: Fertilizer: Use any full package general use liquid fertilizer at 150 ppm nitrogen constant to match your operation’s water quality. Goyette says he has grown it under heavy shade, and it has performed well. It is a compact, sturdier version of ‘King Tut’ Cyperus grass that handles light frost in the fall and is super easy to produce from rooted liners. Goyette says ‘Prince Tut’ is an iconic plant with a tropical feel that stood out in trials. Greenhouse Grower magazine named Mike Goyette as a finalist for its 2016 Head Grower of the Year program and winner of its Excellence in Quality award. Growing Tips From Mike Goyette of Pleasant View Gardens
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