Cyperus alternifolius 'Zumula'
Cyperus alternifolius Zumula is a robust, dwarf-type Cyperus and a clustering perennial bogplant. This decorative, tropical foliage plant has attractive fresh green, grass-like leaves. Cyperus alternifolius is native to eastern Africa, more specifically to the tropical swampy areas of Madagascar. As versatile water margin plant, this compact Zumula can be used in gardens as accent plant around ponds or even in shallow water. Furthermore, it’s also a great, easy-care house plant. Grow Cyperus alternifulius Zumula in a non-toxic, animal friendly way, to offer it as high-in-demand ‘cat grass’. Cyperus alternifolius Zumula is commonly known as Umbrella plant. Other internationally used common names for Cyperus alternifolius are: Umbrella palm, Umbrella flatsedge; Dwarf papyrus grass; Umbrella grass; Farolito chino; Juncia de estanque; Parasol chinois; Quitasol chino; Souchet a feuilles alternees; Zyperngras. Evanthia has Cyperus alternifolius Zumula starting material available all year round, as seed and young plants from seed. Ask our team for the Cyperus cultivation manual for commercial production. Check out all Cyperus in the Evanthia range.
Properties
Botanical name:
Cyperus alternifolius
Family:
Cyperaceae
Series name:
Product group:
Cyperus
VBN code:
Status:
Product group:
Tropical
Cultivation information
Starting material:
Seed
Young plant from seed
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
-
cm
Growing location:
Plant density:
/m2
Sowing period:
Growing temperature:
Pot size:
cm
Pot size:
30-45
cm
Ideal growing temperature:
18-16
°C
Growing time to young plant:
5-7
weeks
Growing time from young plant to final product:
10
-
20
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
9-12
Average number of seeds per kilo:
4500000
The information shown here is intended as a general guide and should not be considered growing instructions. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
