Cyperus
Cyperus plants are really unique, fun anf fascinating plants that thrive in wet conditions.
A lot of people call them "Papyrus" but that is not quite true. You see, Papyrus is a common name for the specific species Cyperus papyrus, but the genus is called Cyperus.
------------------------------------
FLOWERS:
Cyperus plants produce small, brownish flowers in clusters at the top of their stems that look kind of fuzzy.
The Papyrus plants were used by the Egyptians, thousands of years ago, to make paper out of it! Cyperus plants grow in wetlands, but also in The Nile! Yes, i am talking about the river in Egypt. Papyrus paper were also used for old books like the Bible and Quran.
------------------------------------
WATERING:
Not like your usual plants, but please "overwater" your Cyperus! Like i said, in the wild they grow in rivers, so either grow your Cyperus in water or always keep the soil of the plant wet with a layer of water in it and i guarantee you, the roots won't rot. Some Cyperus species like Cyperus rotundus (aka Purple Nutsedge), prefer dry/moist soil and can even tolerate having dry soil since this Cyperus variety stores water. Long story short, do some research on which Cyperus you are buying and don't just randomly submerge the soil in water like you would with a Papyrus.
------------------------------------
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS:
For the best growth, give this plant direct/full sun. It can tolerate lower light conditions but these hardy plants do best in full sun.
------------------------------------
PROPAGATION:
Papyrus plants can be propagated through division and leaf cuttings.
Division involves separating the rhizomes (sort of underground stems) and potting up the separated sections.
Leaf cuttings are a bit more complicated but fun:
------------------------------------
MEDIUMS:
Like i said at the "Watering" section, not all Cyperus are wetland/aquatic plants. Those Cyperus prefer your ordinary soil mix with perlite and leca, while the more aquatic Cyperus prefers growing fully in water or having a layer of water in their pot.