Cyperus alternifolius 'Zumula'
Cyperus alternifolius Zumula is a robust, dwarf Cyperus and a perennial marsh plant. This decorative, tropical foliage plant has attractive fresh green, grass-like leaves. Cyperus alternifolius is originally from East Africa, specifically from the tropical, swampy regions of Madagascar. As a versatile waterside plant, this compact Zumula can be used in gardens as an accent plant around ponds or even in shallow water. Moreover, it is also a great, easy-to-care-for houseplant. By growing Cyperus alternifolius Zumula in a non-toxic, pet-friendly way, you can also offer it as the highly sought-after 'cat grass'. Cyperus alternifolius Zumula is known as the Umbrella Plant. Other internationally used names for Cyperus alternifolius include: Umbrella palm, Umbrella flatsedge; Dwarf papyrus grass; Umbrella grass; Farolito chino; Juncia de estanque; Parasol chinois; Quitasol chino; Souchet à feuilles alternées; Zyperngras. Evanthia has Cyperus alternifolius Zumula starting material available year-round, as seeds and young plants from seed. Ask our team for the Cyperus cultivation manual for commercial production. View all Cyperus in the Evanthia range.
Properties
Botanical name:
Cyperus alternifolius
Dutch name:
Family:
Cyperaceae
Series:
Product group:
Cyperus
VBN code:
Status:
Product group:
Tropic
Cultivation information
Starting material:
Seed
Young plant from seed
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
-
cm
Cultivation location:
Plant density:
/ m²
Sowing period:
Cultivation temperature:
Pot size:
cm
Potsize
30-45
cm
Ideal cultivation temperature:
18-16
°C
Growing time to young plant:
5-7
weeks
Growing time from young plant to end product:
10
-
20
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
9-12
Average seeds per kilo:
4500000
The information presented here is intended as a general guideline and should not be considered instructions for cultivation. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
