Dwarf papyrus sedge
Cyperus haspan
Cyperus
Cyperaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–11
🐾 Pet-Safe
💨 Air-Purifying
🏠 Indoor
Dwarf papyrus sedge is perfect for water gardens, terrariums, or as a houseplant where humidity is high. This compact tropical sedge loves consistent moisture and can even grow in shallow water. Ideal for beginners wanting an exotic-looking yet manageable water plant.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist, Can Tolerate Shallow Standing Water
Soil pH
4.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-15° – 105°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Andaman Is.
Angola
Assam
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Bismarck Archipelago
Bolivia
Borneo
Botswana
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Burkina
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 23, 2022 by Ruth Tang (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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