🌿 Exotic ornamental grass with history: The Cyperus alternifolius, also known as umbrella sedge or papyrus plant, originates from African swamps and was already used in ancient Egypt for papyrus production. 💧 Perfect for moist locations: Ideal for pond edges, conservatories, or bathrooms – loves permanently moist soil and creates a tropical ambiance. ☀️ Light-loving & robust: Prefers bright to sunny spots and can tolerate direct sunlight; thrives best at temperatures above 15°C. 🐾 Non-toxic & pet-friendly: Safe for pets and humans – perfect for family households; cats should be kept away as they like to play with the stems. 🌱 Easy-care & decorative: Fast-growing, low-maintenance, and versatile – suitable for indoors, balconies, or gardens. 📦 2 strong plants: Delivered directly from the nursery, securely packaged for transport – fresh, healthy, and ready to plant immediately. The Cyperus alternifolius, also known as umbrella sedge or papyrus plant, brings a tropical flair to your home or garden pond. Originally native to the swamp regions of Africa, it now delights worldwide as an easy-care ornamental grass with an extraordinary growth habit. Its long, slender stems bear fan-shaped leaf whorls at the top, reminiscent of small umbrellas – hence the charming name. The papyrus plant is excellent as a houseplant, for bathrooms with high humidity, or as a water plant at the pond edge. It grows quickly and provides natural accents with its fresh green. Since the plant is non-toxic, it is ideal for households with animals or children. 🌿 Care instructions: – Location: Bright to sunny, direct sunlight possible – Temperature: Above 15°C, not frost-hardy – bring indoors in winter – Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, pot can stand in water – Fertilization: Every 4–6 weeks during the growing season – Pruning: Regularly remove dried stems – Tip: Particularly decorative in large planters or water bowls 💚 Benefits of the Cyperus alternifolius: – Tropical flair