P:Please give me some information about the papyrus. In winter, it stands in the house by the window and by the radiator. I water it regularly every other day, but I have noticed that the tips of the plant have been getting dry and falling off for some time. What mistake am I making?
O:The popular papyrus, i.e. Cyperus alternifolius - variable tibia, should not be a problem for indoor cultivation. A mixture of half-soil, peat and sand is sufficient for the substrate.The pot with this plant should be placed in another larger container or on a stand constantly filled with water.
Papyrus roots must be constantly in the water, because in nature this plant grows in swamps. The water level should be up to 10 cm.Too deep immersion may cause the leaves to wilt, and the lack of water - their tips dry up.It grows well both in a sunny position and in semi-shaded places.
It tolerates changing temperatures throughout the growing season - from 25 ° C to 14 ° C, and likes to be fed with a liquid solution of fertilizers once every two weeks.From October to February, the temperature range is 10-12 ° C, so the vicinity of a hot radiator is unlikely to be recommended.
