Cyperus Alternifolius - Umbrella Palm

Pot Size - 14cm

Cyperus alternifolius – Umbrella Plant 🌿☂️💧

The Cyperus alternifolius, commonly known as the Umbrella Plant or Umbrella Palm, is a graceful, water-loving plant recognised for its tall stems topped with whorls of slender green leaves that fan out like tiny umbrellas. Perfect for adding height and texture, it brings a fresh, tropical feel to homes, conservatories, and even ponds.

Key Features:

✔ Distinctive umbrella-like foliage for a sculptural, tropical look

✔ Thrives in consistently moist or even waterlogged soil

✔ Ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, or as a feature near indoor water features

✔ Can also be grown outdoors in ponds or bog gardens in summer

✔ Easy to care for and fast-growing in the right conditions

Care Instructions:

Light: Prefers bright, indirect light or partial sun; can tolerate lower light indoors but grows best with plenty of light

Watering: Keep soil constantly moist – never allow it to dry out; can even sit in shallow water

Humidity: Loves high humidity; mist regularly or place in humid areas

Soil: Use a rich, moisture-retentive potting mix

Feeding: Fertilise every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a diluted liquid fertiliser

Temperature: Ideal range is 18–26°C; protect from cold drafts and frost

Growth: Typically reaches 60–100 cm tall indoors

🌿 Tip: Place the Umbrella Plant in a decorative pot without drainage or on a tray with standing water to keep it perfectly hydrated – it’s one of the few plants that truly loves “wet feet.”