It belongs to the sour grass family and is increasingly finding space in bright bathrooms and garden ponds in this country. With its dense tufts and long stalks, it appears graceful. But it only stays that way if the care is right.
How do you properly care for Cyprus grass?
Proper care for Cyprus grass includes regular watering, keeping the pot ball moist, fertilizing from March to September, no need for cutting, overwintering at 15 to 18°C and regular repotting in spring.
Why does watering play the main role and how do you water correctly?
Since the Cyprus grass is originally a swamp plant, it needs a lot of water. This means that you should keep the entire pot ball moist to dripping wet. You are welcome to fill the coaster with water. However, it is important that the stalks are not under water. Otherwise there is a risk of rot.
If you quickly forget to water, you can cultivate the Cyprus grass in a glass container filled with pebbles and water. Here you just need to change the water every now and then to avoid algae formation.
How else can you do something good for the Cyprus grass?
Especially when it is grown at home and in winter, the Cyprus grass is happy when it is sprayed with water every now and then. To do this, simply take a hand sprayer (€9.00 on Amazon) which you fill with room temperature, lime-free water.
When should you repot the Cyprus grass?
Since the Cyprus grass grows comparatively extremely quickly, it needs to be repotted regularly. Such an action may become necessary every year. You can tell it's necessary because the tufts already protrude over the edge of the pot.
The best time for repotting is between February and March. Make sure you place the plant in the pot just as deep as before. The stalks should under no circumstances be in the ground and therefore in constant moisture.
How is Cyprus grass fertilized?
This is what you should know about fertilizing:
- from March to September
- at regular intervals of 3 to 4 weeks
- Use liquid fertilizer
- for potted plants: conventional pot plant fertilizer is suitable
- for pond plants: no fertilizer necessary
- for plants in a glass with water: use complete fertilizer
Why shouldn't you cut the Cyprus grass?
You don't need to cut the Cyprus grass. Only old, wilted and brown parts should be removed. If necessary, you can shorten the plant a little before overwintering.
Does the Cyprus grass need overwintering?
Yes, the Cyprus grass should be overwintered. It is not hardy outdoors. Even temperatures below 10 °C cause problems for him. Therefore, you should bring in the Cyprus grass in autumn.
This should be noted:
- never overwinter in the living room (dry heating air is extremely damaging)
- place bright and moderately warm (15 to 18 °C)
- do not fertilize
- feel free to spray
- check for pest infestation
- if necessary, divide/propagate after overwintering
Tip
Brown leaf tips are a sign of lack of water. Make sure that both the humidity and the substrate are not too dry!