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Cyperus papyrus, Papyrus
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Common Names: Papyrus, Lion's Head Papyrus, Bulrush, Paper Plant
Botanical Name:  Cyperus (SY-per-us)
Availability:  Year-round
Vase Life:  21 to 28 days.
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Storage Temperature:  40 - 50 F
Ethylene Sensitive: No
Description: A thick grasslike tuft of leaves at the top of a long stem.
Colors: Medium green.
Botanical Facts: This is the same plant that was used in paper making in ancient Egypt
Design Notes: A wonderful unusual foliage. Popular in free form contemporary designs.
Purchasing Hints:  Purchase clean stems with tufts that do not show any signs of browning, spotting or drying out.
Conditioning:  Remove all foliage that will be below the water line. Cut under water with a sharp knife.  Hydrate in a solution of warm water and commercial floral preservative / floral food for two hours before storage or usage.
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