How to care for the newly bought Cyperus

1. Lighting

Cyperus prefers partial shade and must be protected from the scorching sun in summer. Even a short period of exposure to the sun will cause the tips of the leaves of the plant to dry out. In spring and autumn, it is best to place it in a bright place indoors and maintain it with diffuse light. In winter, move it to a warm and sunny place and get more sun to accumulate nutrients.

2. Temperature

Cyperus rotundus grows fastest in an environment of 18-30℃. In summer, when the temperature is high, you can spray water on the plants frequently to increase humidity. In winter, keep the temperature above 10℃. Cyperus rotundus will go dormant when the temperature is below 5℃, and it will easily be frozen to death when the temperature is below 0℃. Do not take it lightly.

3. Watering

Cyperus rotundus likes water. When the temperature is high, it is better to keep it wet than dry when watering. That is to say, once you notice the soil surface turning white, water it thoroughly in time. Keeping the soil moist at all times is the secret to growing it well.

4. Fertilization

During the growing seasons of spring, summer and autumn, water with cake fertilizer once every month. The concentration should be light, and applying thin fertilizers frequently is the hard truth. Stop fertilizing in winter, otherwise the temperature will be too low, the plants will go dormant and cannot absorb fertilizer, which can easily cause fertilizer damage.

5. Pruning

Cyperus rotundus tends to grow tall, which affects its ornamental value. The yellowing and withered stems and leaves can be cut off at any time to promote the growth of new branches and help the plant to be renewed and strengthened.

6. Hydroponics

If you want to grow it hydroponically, you can clean the roots of the plant, put it in a water bottle and cover the roots with coarse sand. Change the water every two days when you first plant it. After the Cyperus rotundus has adapted to the environment, replace the turbid water with clean water.