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We'd recommend situating your specimen in a semi-shaded conservatory, south-facing porch or within two metres of a window.Īs this species requires good levels of light, its soil will dry out rather quickly. Due to its intolerance to low light, situations where a newspaper can’t be read without the use of artificial light, must be avoided at all costs. Gentle exposure to the sun will not only reduce the risk of over-watering, but it'll also maintain the colourful variegations of its foliage. Situate your Papyrus in a relatively bright location that offers several hours of off-peak sunlight.

For those who have recently purchased an outdoors specimen, be sure to check for pests before introducing it into the home, which is generally unrecommended due to environmental shock.

Transplant every two years using a 'Houseplant' labelled compost and the next sized pot with adequate drainage holes.

Fertilise using a 'Houseplant' labelled feed every four waters in the spring and summer, reducing this to every six in the colder months.

Avoid total dehydration due to the species' poor tolerance to dry soil. Allow the soil's top third to dry out in between waters, reducing this slightly further in the winter months.During the autumn and winter, be sure to increase this to at least three hours to avert the risk of over-watering and weakened health. Present a bright location with a splash of morning or evening sunlight.

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