Cyperus alternifolius is a grass species native to the tropical swamps of Africa. The plant was once used by the ancient Egyptians to make a paper mould, which made the decorative grass known worldwide. Nowadays, cyperus is used as a decoration in houses or gardens. However, the plant can still be found all over the world along rivers or swamps. The Cyperus grows quickly, but as it grows, it might smother the other plants in the area. But don't worry, in a living room or garden this is not the case. The Cyperus is a beautiful grass species that is also easy to care for!

Care
The Cyperus reed originally grows in tropical swamps, which is something to keep in mind when caring for the plant. Keep the Cyperus as moist as possible without drowning its roots in the soil, it does not prefer to have its roots under water. The desired temperature is important; the Cyperus survives best in an environment with a temperature above 15 degrees. If you have planted the Cyperus outside, for example on the bank of a pond, you will need to place it indoors in winter. The Cyperus also prefers a lot of light, it survives perfectly in full sunlight. The plant is suspected of being slightly poisonous to humans, but it is not poisonous to cats. Cats like to play with cyperus, so be careful not to break the delicate stems.