How to grow umbrella papyrus? Hydroponic method and care guide
Umbrella papyrus, also called water bamboo, can be propagated sexually and asexually. Below, the editor of Huinong Network will tell you about the growth characteristics, hydroponic method and care guide of umbrella papyrus, let's learn together.
1. Growth characteristics
Umbrella papyrus, also known as windmill grass, umbrella grass, water palm grass, water bamboo, belongs to the Cyperaceae family, Cyperus genus, and is a perennial herbaceous plant. Umbrella papyrus grows about 60-100 cm tall, with short thick rhizomes underground, stems upright and clustered, branches angular, without branching, leaves sheath-like, brown, wrapping the base of the stems. The involucral bracts are leaf-like, lanceolate, with parallel veins, about 20 in number, borne umbel-like at the top of the culm, the inflorescence is spike-like and flat, mostly gathered into an umbel, flowers white or yellowish-brown, flowering period is June-July. There are about 380 species in the same genus, about 30 native to China, common varieties include silver-lined umbrella sedge and dwarf umbrella sedge.
2. Hydroponic method
(1) The umbrella papyrus plant is taller than ordinary grass flowers, so a larger-diameter, taller container should be chosen. To prevent tipping, pebbles can be placed at the bottom of the container to lower the center of gravity. Because umbrella papyrus stems are clustered, a planting cup and anti-fall plate are usually not needed. If necessary, during the early cutting stage, plastic foam and similar items can be used to simply wrap and straighten it. A rectangular watertight flower pot can also be used, arranged with several clumps of umbrella flowers of different heights, leaving water surface exposed, decorated with a few stones, forming a natural water scene.
(2) Umbrella papyrus can be planted in water after washing the roots, or healthy terminal stems can be cut. Leave 3 cm of stem, cut off the tips around the umbrella-like leaves, leaving a disc shape 6-8 cm in diameter, insert the stem into water, and roots will form in about 10 days.
(3) During the winter dormant period and the early cutting stage, it can be sparser. To prevent excessive water loss from the nutrient solution and nutrient accumulation, renew the nutrient solution once every 45 days. pH 5.5-6.8, submerging the rhizome part.
3. Care guide
(1) Temperature and light
The suitable temperature for umbrella papyrus growth is 15-25°C. If the temperature is below 12°C, it enters dormancy; keeping room temperature above 5°C is enough for safe overwintering. Umbrella papyrus is suitable for growing in an environment with sufficient scattered light; direct sunlight in summer will cause the leaf tips to scorch.
(2) Changing water
For hydroponic umbrella papyrus, change the water once every 2-3 days in the early growth stage, and once every 7-10 days after water roots grow. However, during the vigorous growth period, water evaporates and is lost quickly, so it needs to be replenished in time.
(3) Fertilizing
Umbrella papyrus does not like much fertilizer; add nutrient solution when changing water in spring, summer and autumn. In winter, growth is slow, so plain water cultivation is enough. When the air is dry, spray water on the leaves frequently to keep the leaf surface and air moist.
(4) Pest and disease control
Umbrella papyrus is mainly threatened by leaf blight and red spider mites. When infected with leaf blight, cut off the infected leaves to prevent spreading. When the air is dry, water absorption is insufficient, summer direct sunlight occurs, or the temperature is below 5°C, the leaves will turn yellow and wither; at this time, improve its environment and cut off the withered leaves. Red spider mites are mainly controlled by manual capture.
4. What effect does light have on umbrella papyrus
Umbrella papyrus has a strong ability to adapt to light. In summer, bright and strong light will make the leaves dark green, which has a certain effect on the ornamental effect. Moving it to a semi-shaded place can keep the leaves tender green and improve the ornamental value.
Hydroponic method of umbrella papyrus (water bamboo), and the care habits of umbrella papyrus
Umbrella papyrus is an aquatic plant, with an elegant and graceful posture, not lacking the charm of green bamboo. Umbrella papyrus has high ornamental value and can be made into a potted plant, placed in the living room for care. So, do you want to know what cultivation techniques umbrella papyrus has? Do you want to grow umbrella papyrus well? Today, the editor will next let us get to know this plant.
Hydroponic method of umbrella papyrus
1. Use the root-washing method or division method to grow the plant in water; in about a week, new roots will grow in the water. The water level should preferably not submerge the roots.
2. Umbrella papyrus has a large crown, so too many branches should not be placed in one container; a sparser arrangement is more natural and unrestrained.
3. First fill the bottom of the glass container with washed stones, pebbles, etc., then place the plant in it, and press the root system down with stones and pebbles to ensure the plant does not move and does not fall over in the water.
4. In summer, when the temperature is high, pay attention to increasing the frequency of water changes, and wash away the mucus on the roots to avoid root rot and death.
5. Frequently spray the leaves with a clean water spray bottle so they are dust-free, fresh, green and glossy. During the growing season, spray foliar fertilizer on the leaves several times, and the leaf color will appear even more emerald green.
Care habits of umbrella papyrus
Environmental requirements: It likes a high-temperature, humid, semi-shaded environment and can be placed in a warm, bright room all year round. The overwintering temperature should preferably not be lower than 5°C. In summer, a cool, ventilated environment is suitable, and it can also tolerate a slightly dry climate.
Fertilizing method: If windmill grass is to grow well, it must be fertilized often, but water-grown windmill grass must never be given organic fertilizer, otherwise the roots will rot. A chemical fertilizer dissolved in water can be applied once every half month; the concentration should not be too high. Water-grown windmill grass should be placed in a ventilated place, otherwise white mold easily grows at the base of the stems.
Seasonal care: For water-grown umbrella papyrus, in summer change the cooled boiled water once every 2 to 3 days to prevent the cuttings from being contaminated by bacteria and rotting. In winter, changing it once every 10 days is enough, and add 4 to 5 drops of nutrient solution.
The above is what I have learned today about aquatic plants. I hope flower lovers will find this article helpful after reading it. For more knowledge about bulbous flowers, please continue to follow our Succulent Flower Garden, and we will provide you with more related content as soon as possible!
Hydroponic method of umbrella papyrus, and its care method
Umbrella papyrus is an aquatic plant, with an elegant and graceful posture, not lacking the charm of green bamboo. Umbrella papyrus has high ornamental value and can be made into a potted plant, placed in the living room for care. So, do you want to know what cultivation techniques umbrella papyrus has? Do you want to grow umbrella papyrus well? Today, the editor will next let us get to know this plant.
Hydroponic method of umbrella papyrus
1. Use the root-washing method or division method to grow the plant in water; in about a week, new roots will grow in the water. The water level should preferably not submerge the roots.
2. Umbrella papyrus has a large crown, so too many branches should not be placed in one container; a sparser arrangement is more natural and unrestrained.
3. First fill the bottom of the glass container with washed stones, pebbles, etc., then place the plant in it, and press the root system down with stones and pebbles to ensure the plant does not move and does not fall over in the water.
4. In summer, when the temperature is high, pay attention to increasing the frequency of water changes, and wash away the mucus on the roots to avoid root rot and death.
5. Frequently spray the leaves with a clean water spray bottle so they are dust-free, fresh, green and glossy. During the growing season, spray foliar fertilizer on the leaves several times, and the leaf color will appear even more emerald green.
Care habits of umbrella papyrus
Environmental requirements:It likes a high-temperature, humid, semi-shaded environment and can be placed in a warm, bright room all year round. The overwintering temperature should preferably not be lower than 5°C. In summer, a cool, ventilated environment is suitable, and it can also tolerate a slightly dry climate.
Fertilizing method: If windmill grass is to grow well, it must be fertilized often, but water-grown windmill grass must never be given organic fertilizer, otherwise the roots will rot. A chemical fertilizer dissolved in water can be applied once every half month; the concentration should not be too high. Water-grown windmill grass should be placed in a ventilated place, otherwise white mold easily grows at the base of the stems.
Seasonal care:For water-grown umbrella papyrus, in summer change the cooled boiled water once every 2 to 3 days to prevent the cuttings from being contaminated by bacteria and rotting. In winter, changing it once every 10 days is enough, and add 4 to 5 drops of nutrient solution.
The above is what I have learned today about aquatic plants. I hope flower lovers will find this article helpful after reading it. For more knowledge about bulbous flowers, please continue to follow our Succulent Flower Garden, and we will provide you with more related content as soon as possible!