Introduce exotic waterside elegance to your home or water garden with the Umbrella Palm (Cyperus alternifolius), cultivated at Kashi Garden Plant Garage.
Originating from Madagascar and closely related to ancient papyrus, this semi-aquatic perennial stands out for its bold geometric foliage. Each upright, triangular stem is crowned by a symmetrical ring of slender green bracts that flare out like an open umbrella.
It is practically impossible to overwater this plant. Whether submerged along the margins of a fish pond, positioned in a water fountain, or grown in a standard patio container kept sitting in a dish of water, it thrives with minimal fuss and stays lush throughout the year.
Why It Belongs in Your Space:
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Impossible to Overwater: Thrives with its roots submerged in boggy soil or standing water, making root rot virtually a non-issue.
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Striking Architectural Form: Clean vertical stems and umbrella crowns create instant tropical structure on verandas and pond margins.
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Ideal for Water Gardens & Ponds: Natural marginal aquatic plant that helps filter pond water and provides cover for fish.
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Indoor & Patio Friendly: Grows effortlessly indoors or on shaded balconies as long as the pot’s saucer stays filled with water.
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Resilient & Fast-Growing: Multiplies quickly from the root crown, creating a dense, full clump within a single season.
Care Guide (Damak / Eastern Terai Conditions):
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Light: Thrives in bright indirect light, partial shade, or morning sun. In peak Terai summer, protect it from intense, baking midday direct sun to avoid scorched frond tips.
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Watering: Keep the soil constantly wet or waterlogged. For best results in containers, place the pot inside a saucer permanently filled with 1–2 inches of fresh water.
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Soil & Feeding: Heavy, rich garden soil or loamy pond compost works best. Light potting mixes with perlite tend to float away if placed in water.
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Maintenance: Cut yellowing or older stems cleanly at the base to encourage vigorous new green shoots from the root clump.
Product Specifications:
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Botanical Name: Cyperus alternifolius (syn. Cyperus involucratus)
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Common Names: Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Papyrus
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Plant Type: Marginal Aquatic / Semi-Aquatic Perennial
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Mature Height: 2 to 4 feet in pots (up to 5 feet in pond margins)
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Packaging: Well-established rooted clump in nursery pot/bag
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Origin: Kashi Garden Plant Garage, Damak-4, Jhapa
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