{"product_id":"cyperus-alternifolius-zumula-12cm-28cm","title":"Cyperus alternifolius Zumula (Papyrus) - H28 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"cyperus-alternifolius-zumula-12x28\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Slender stems with airy umbels • 🎨 Graphic and light form • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • 💧 Constantly moist substrate • 🌬️ Air-purifying • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H28 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyperus alternifolius 'Zumula'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cem\u003ePapyrus\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eUmbrella Plant\u003c\/em\u003e, is a graphic and elegant semi-aquatic plant native to the \u003cstrong\u003ewetlands and marshes of tropical Africa and Madagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its fine, upright stems topped with soft green leaf umbels resemble umbrellas or botanical fireworks — a unique airy and sculptural form that adds lightness and verticality to any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eWhat makes it special? It loves having its roots constantly in water — the opposite of most houseplants. Non-toxic, air-purifying, ideal for the bathroom. Discover it in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sala-de-bano\"\u003ebathroom plant selection\u003c\/a\u003e and in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-no-toxicas-faciles-de-cuidado\"\u003eeasy non-toxic plants collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- EXPOSURE \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyperus 'Zumula'\u003c\/strong\u003e enjoys sun to partial shade with bright light — the more light, the more vigorous the growth and denser the umbels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade, bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright bathroom, kitchen, living room near a window, or bright office.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and moist — universal potting soil or potting soil for green plants, without extra perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bathroom is its ideal location — the natural humidity of the room mimics its original habitat, and its stems grow with remarkable vigor there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyperus is the perfect plant for those who tend to overwater — here, it’s actually recommended. Contrary to the usual rule, \u003cstrong\u003ekeep water permanently in the saucer\u003c\/strong\u003e: the plant will take what it needs. Forget the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/prueba-del-dedo-el-metodo-infalible-para-saber-cuando-regar-tus-plantas\"\u003efinger test\u003c\/a\u003e — this plant must never dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very regular — keep the substrate constantly moist, even soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e always leave water in the saucer — Cyperus is not afraid of having its roots submerged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers 60 to 80% humidity — mist regularly or place near a humidifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 to 4 weeks in spring and summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut dry or yellow stems at the base to encourage new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt’s one of the few houseplants you can leave on vacation without automatic watering — just leave the pot in a water tray so it can manage on its own for 1 to 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT PAIRINGS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor Ideas \u0026amp; Plant Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts airy umbels create an elegant and light vertical movement — a perfect graphic contrast with plants that have broad, dense leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn combination:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-makoyana-planta-pavo-real-tropical-14cm-21cm\"\u003eCalathea Makoyana\u003c\/a\u003e or an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asplenium-nidus-helecho-nido-de-pajaro\"\u003eAsplenium nidus\u003c\/a\u003e — these plants share a love for humidity, and their foliage contrasts elegantly with the airy umbels of Cyperus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-relieve-blanca-ceramica\"\u003ewhite ceramic decorative pot with relief\u003c\/a\u003e with a deep saucer to keep water permanently — essential for this semi-aquatic plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbiance:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect as an accent plant in a bright bathroom or kitchen — its umbels evoke riverside vegetation that dresses humid spaces with lightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse your watering instinct\u003c\/strong\u003e — for this plant, dry substrate is the danger, not soggy substrate. Always keep 1 to 2 cm of water in the saucer and refill as soon as it’s empty. This is one of the few houseplants for which this rule applies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growth and easy propagation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cyperus regularly produces new stems. When repotting every 1 to 2 years in spring, easily divide clumps by separating roots to get several new plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStems turn brown from lack of water or humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — if the umbels start to dry out, it’s the first sign the substrate lacked water. Also increase misting if the ambient air is dry, especially during winter heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-toxic and air-purifying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cyperus poses no risk to cats, dogs, or children, and helps improve indoor humidity and air quality. Check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-de-interior-y-calidad-del-aire-mitos-realidades-cientificas-y-mejores-practicas\"\u003eanalysis on plants and air quality\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCyperus alternifolius\u003c\/em\u003e 'Zumula'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papyrus, Umbrella Plant, Nutsedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyperaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e wetlands and marshes of tropical Africa and Madagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 40–60 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade, bright light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very regular — substrate constantly moist, saucer always filled with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical \/ Graphic \/ Urban jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e spectacular airy umbels, semi-aquatic, air-purifying, non-toxic, fast growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show a representative example. Stem density naturally varies depending on season and watering conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56702048534793,"sku":"9931","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/cyperus-alternifolius-zumula-papyrus-o12-cm-h28-cm-verdeia-9067705.jpg?v=1774508394","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/cyperus-alternifolius-zumula-12-cm-28-cm-2","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}