Originally, the Cyprus grass is primarily at home in swampy areas in the tropics and subtropics. It loves the element of water. So why not keep it in hydroponics in this country too? How it works and what you should pay attention to, read below!

Cyprus grass feels really comfortable in the water

A jar with water, stones and fertilizer

If you want it really easy, you can buy a Cyprus grass or obtain a cutting from an existing plant. A drinking glass is enough to continue cultivating the Cyprus grass. It should be about 10 to 15 cm high.

Before the Cyprus grass is put in, a few pebbles are left on the bottom of the jar. Now fill in water, add a dash of liquid fertilizer and let the plant migrate. In the long run, however, the culture in the glass is not suitable. However, it is well suited as a gift or to later move the plant to a larger container.

Other suitable vessels and locations

Aquariums, garden ponds and water jugs are also suitable as vessels for hydroponics. There are no limits to the ideas. It is particularly important that the location is in a bright and warm location. It can also be exposed to direct sunlight.

What do you have to pay attention to during care?

Once you have planted your Cyprus grass in the garden pond, you do not need to take care of it. The pond usually contains enough nutrients so that fertilizer should be refrained from. There is enough water and a cut is not necessary.

In the case of a culture in a vessel or aquarium, this must be observed in the care:

  • Have the water changed or cleaned regularly
  • Apply liquid fertilizer from April to September
  • keep it a little cooler in winter
  • Cut is tolerated

Cyprus grass in the garden pond does not survive the turn of the year

If the Cyprus grass is outside in the garden pond, it will die with the first frost. It is not frost resistant. But you can bring it in in the fall and hibernate indoors frost-free. This can e.g. B. serve an aquarium.

tips

For a culture in the garden pond, it should be noted that the location should be in a shallow water zone (5 to 10 cm). Otherwise there is a risk of rot.

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