Experience the vibrant aquatic flora of the UAE with Avicennia marina’s resilient Mangroves, the elegant Umbrella Sedge (Cyperus alternifolius), the charming Dwarf Cyperus (Cyperus Haspan), and the cultural significance of the Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) adorning the water landscapes. Explore the harmonious blend of nature’s wonders in the heart of the Emirates.
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Aquatics Plants, Outdoor Plants
Cyperus alternifolius “Umbrella Sedge”
Cyperus alternifolius
Cyperus alternifolius is Densly tufted perennial with woody rhizomes and no basal leaves. Numerous winged, dark green stems each bear a terminal whorl of 11-25 deep green, arching, leaf-like bracts, 10-15cm long. From summer to autumn, the stems are topped by small spikelets of pale yellow-brown flowers in compound umbels, to 12cm across. Height 45-90cm, Spread 40cm. Native of Madagascar.
- Max Height: 0.45-0.9m
- Spread: 0.4m
- Origin: Madagascar
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Common Name: Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Palm
- Flower Colour: Brown
- Drought Tolerance: Medium
- Salinity Tolerance: High
- Sun Tolerance: High
- Wind Tolerance: High
- Water Requirement: Medium
- PH Level: Alkaline
- Pest Tolerance: High
- Disease Tolerance: High
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Fragrance: No
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- Healthy plant in its pot with premium soil
- All the tips and tricks for expert-level care
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Related Product: Cyperus alternifolius umbrella papyrus
SKU: 76958 -
Aquatics Plants, Outdoor Plants
Cyperus Haspan or Dwarf Cyperus
Cyperus Haspan
Cyperus haspan or dwarf Cyperus is clump-forming perennial with tall, 3-angled, pithy, leafless stems. Globe-like compound umbels of 100-200 thread-like rays, 12-30cm long, each ending in a tiny brown flower, become pendent with age. Ancient Egyptians flattened and dried the stems to make a form of paper. Needs high humidity. Height 2m, Spread 0.6-1.2m. Native of Egypt to tropical Africa.
- Max Height: 2m
- Spread: 0.6-1.2m
- Origin: Egypt to Tropical Africa
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Common Name: Papyrus
- Flower Colour: Brown
- Drought Tolerance: Medium
- Salinity Tolerance: High
- Sun Tolerance: High
- Wind Tolerance: High
- Water Requirement: High
- PH Level: Alkaline
- Pest Tolerance: High
- Disease Tolerance: High
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Fragrance: No
Deliverable
- Healthy plant in its pot with premium soil
- All the tips and tricks for expert-level care
- Safe arrival guaranteed
Reasons to buy from us
- Guaranteed quality
- Careful handling
- On time delivery
- Support 24/7
- Telephone support
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- Trained staff
Related Product: Cyperus alternifolius “umbrella papyrus”
SKU: 76959 -
Aquatics Plants, Outdoor Plants
Nelumbo Nucifera or Sacred Lotus
Nelumbo nucifera
Nelumbo nucifera or Sacred Lotus is aquatic perennial with flat or concave-circular, wavy-margined, glaucous, mid-green leaves, 80cm across, on stalks to 2m long. Peony-like, sometimes double, pink or white flowers, to 30cm across, are produced in summer on long stalks with short, fleshy prickles.
- Spread: Indefinite
- Origin: Asia (Iran to Japan), N. Australia
- Family: Nelumbonaceae
- Common Name: Sacred Water Lily, Lotus
- Flower Colour: Pink
- Drought Tolerance: Low
- Salinity Tolerance: Low
- Sun Tolerance: Medium
- Wind Tolerance: Low
- Water Requirement: High
- PH Level: Basic
- Pest Tolerance: High
- Disease Tolerance: High
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Fragrance: No
Reasons to buy from us
- Guaranteed quality
- Careful handling
- On time delivery
- Support 24/7
- Telephone support
- Live chat support
- Trained staff
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SKU: 76960