Cyperus Papyrus plant "Giganteus" live plant

Plants for sale are Cyperus Papyrus "Giganteus" plants for sale are between 8"-24" tall "They grow fast!!" Egyptian Papyrus also referred to as Giant Papyrus. Papyrus was used by the Egyptians as a source of paper. The Giant Papyrus creates a bold look in the garden reaching up to 12' tall with bright green fluffy tops. Papyrus prefers moist soil conditions We recommend using only *Bio Spectrum organic fertilizer, located in our store. Ships to the continental United States only... Happy Gardening.



How to grow Papyrus,

Papyrus soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Papyrus. When planting Papyrus in the landscape space plants at 24" apart.

Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0

light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has bright direct light. Plants produce small flowers / blooms. this species of Papyrus is considered hardy at zones 7-11

Papyrus plant care, If using drip irrigation allow soil to be kept moist. But Do not allow the soil to dry with members of the Papyrus family.

Papyrus fertilizer, this mild feeder every three weeks during the warmer months with a one regular strength fertilizer with a balanced N-P-K ratio or 15-15-15.

Papyrus pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between.

Papyrus are also referred to as Reed plants or Rush. Papyrus are generally grown from shoots or seeds. There are several different varieties of Papyrus.