Product Overview
Dwarf Umbrella Palm (Cyperus alternifolius 'Gracilis') shallow water pond plant
This smaller variety of the umbrella palm plant that only grows to about 2-3' tall. Bright green parasols of narrow leaves top each stem. As with most cyperus species, it is viviparous and will grow new plants from the junction of the leaf and stem. A nice addition for small water gardens or patio container gardens. Winters over easily as a houseplant in colder regions (put it in a bright spot!). One benefit of dwarf umbrella is that it does not form fertile seed, so it will not become a pest in warm winter regions, unlike the regular umbrella palm whose seed will germinate in moist soil.
Hardiness Zone: 8-11
Planting Container: We recommend a 10" x 6" fabric pot to grow a regular sized plant, or a 12.5" x 7" fabric pot to grow a specimen sized plant. In colder climates, a 10" x 6" pot will be easier to move inside for winter, but you won't get as large a plant. Click on any fabric pot link to read about why fabric pots work better than hard plastic pots!
Light Requirements: full sun to part shade
Height: 1' to 2' - Spread: 12" Wide
Water Depth: Moist soil or water up to 4" deep (Maximum water depth is for mature bog plants)
FERTILIZING: For best health and growth, we recommend fertilizing regularly (unless using the plants in a plant filtration system!). Use Pondtabbs 20 count, 60 count, or 300 count for fast release, or Aquascape 6 count or 12 count capsules for slow release (once a year) fertilizing. Aquascape is preferred for low maintenance, but Pondtabbs are useful in Spring when Aquascape is slow to start in low temperatures. Pondtabbs are also useful for a quick extra nutrient push for extra bloom, and for mid-summer fertilizing of a new plant (we don't recommend using slow release fertilizer in mid-summer or later in cold climates, as plants should run out of fertilizer at the end of the year to encourage dormancy in cold climates).
Plants are shipped bare root or in starter pots, and will require planting upon arrival. For in depth planting and care instructions visit our Planting and Care Instructions for Shallow Water and Bog Plants.
For information on using plants for pond filtration, please read our blog on this topic!
