The Umbrella Plant (Cyperus Alternifolius) is a rush-like aquatic plant with foliage arranged on stems like the ribs of an umbrella. It originates from Madagascar and is very easy to grow under the hot, sunny climate of South East Asia. Unlike the small dwarf papyrus, this plant can grow up to 5 feet or more in height. As this is a large plant, grow this plant in a large pot that can be fully submerged or half submerged in the pond.
The photo shows the umbrella plant growing well in my third pond.
As new leaves appear, the older, longer leaves will tend to droop. I cut the older leaves away to keep the plant growth in check. The roots may grow out from under the pot and spread freely in the water. The plant’s roots actually split the clay pot it was grown in after a few years of growth in my first pond. When this happened, I threw away most of the old growth and kept the younger plants after dividing them from the massive root ball using a knife. The new young plants are replanted in a new pots with pea gravel or soil and they grow easily.
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