You will receive: 1 plant in a pond basket (18x18 cm) — freshly delivered from the nursery, ready for immediate placement in the pond.

✅ Level: Easy — Cyperus Percamenthus is a robust, disease-resistant marginal plant that is undemanding.

Cyperus Percamenthus, also known as Papyrus Plant or Umbrella Plant, is an elegant grass species native to the tropical swamps of Africa. The plant looks beautiful at the pond's edge and is disease-resistant and pest-free. Delivered in an 18x18 cm pond basket — ideal for smaller ponds or as an accent next to larger plantings.

🌿 Plant Specifications

🚚 Delivery & warranty

• Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready for immediate placement
• Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
• Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
• Received dead? We will resolve this together. Contact us within 24 hours of receipt with a photo.
• Free shipping from €59,-

✂️ Care

Place the pond basket on the bank or in shallow water (zone 1–2). Ensure a moist to wet location in partial shade or full sun. The plant is disease-resistant and pest-free — virtually maintenance-free. Remove old leaves in spring for fresh regrowth.

💡 Tip

The smaller basket (18x18) is ideal for smaller ponds or as an accent next to larger marginal plants. Also suitable for placing multiple specimens next to each other for a fuller effect. Also check out the 25x25 cm variant for larger ponds.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the difference with the 25x25 variant?
The plant is the same — only the pond basket is smaller (18x18 cm vs. 25x25 cm). The smaller basket is suitable for smaller ponds or as an accent.

Is this plant hardy?
Cyperus Percamenthus is hardy in mild winters in the Netherlands. In severe frost, it is advisable to keep the plant frost-free.

Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your pond.