Tsiperus , syt , sequela sedge, Venus grass - this is the name of one plant belonging to the family sedge. His homeland is the tropics of Africa. There it grows on a swampy terrain and along rivers, so it has a tall erect stalk with thin leaves at the end in the form of an umbrella. From this article you will learn how to grow a cyperus at home, and how it can be multiplied.
Types of cyperus
Tsiperus as an indoor flower has become known quite recently and mainly cultivated such species:
- cyperus spreading - grows to a height of 60 cm;
- cyperus alternateleaf - the largest flower
- cyperus papyrus is the most capricious species. His leaves are so thin that they look like a whisk from afar.
Care and reproduction of the cyperus
It is considered a very unpretentious flower. But before you start growing it, you should read the following recommendations:
- The location does not matter, since it grows well in the sun and in the shade.
- In order that the leaves do not dry, it is necessary to water it abundantly daily. The soil in the pot must be constantly moist. The most optimal variant of cultivation is to put the pot in a tray of water. Spraying is not a prerequisite, but it will help keep the cyperus cleaner and prevent the appearance of dry ends.
- In spring and summer it is necessary to carry out every 2 weeks of fertilizing with a complex fertilizer for flowers . In the winter, this can be done only once a month. Define the shortage of trace elements can be due to the discoloration of the leaves.
- Reproduction of the cyperus is carried out by apical cuttings. To do this, just drop it into the water with an umbrella from the leaves down. After the appearance of the roots (after about 2 weeks) should be planted in wet ground. If necessary, you can divide the too big bush into several parts and plant in different pots.