The Meaning and Symbolism of Fei Yu Cyperus
A comprehensive introduction to the meaning and symbolism of Fei Yu Cyperus, as well as the cultivation methods of this green plant. Let's follow the editor to take a look!
The leaves of Cyperus are fresh in color and have strong shade tolerance. Keeping a pot at home can make people feel much cooler.
Plant Fun Facts
Cyperus usually has a special phenomenon, which is the "sleeping movement" characteristic of the leaves: during the day, the leaves stretch to receive sunlight, and at night, the leaves fold almost vertically.
Plant Flower Language
Because the color of the back of many Cyperus leaves is different from that of the front, and the color is more brilliant, the flower language of Cyperus is: "The Miracle of Turning Around". Keep a pot of Cyperus to add a touch of fresh color to your home.
Appreciation of Varieties
The horticultural ornamental varieties of Cyperus can form a big family, with more than 20 common ones, such as Peacock Cyperus, Rainbow Cyperus, Arrow Feathers Cyperus, Double Lines Cyperus, White Vein Cyperus, Tricolor Cyperus, Dense Flower Cyperus...
1. Rainbow Cyperus
Rainbow Cyperus (Scientific name: Calathea roseopicta (Linden) Regel) is a perennial evergreen herbaceous ornamental leaf plant of the Marantaceae family, Xiacai genus. The plant can reach a height of 60 centimeters, with elliptical or ovate leaves, green veins on the leaf surface, and a ring of rose or silver white spotted pattern near the leaf edge, resembling a rainbow, hence the name Rainbow Cyperus. The capitulum has membranous bracts; the sepals are almost equal; the corolla tube and sepals are hard and leathery, and the seeds are triangular.
2. Peacock Cyperus
Peacock Cyperus (Scientific name: Calathea makoyana E. Morr.): Marantaceae, Xiacai genus perennial evergreen herbs. The plant is upright with a height of up to 60 centimeters. The petiole is purplish red, the leaf blade is thin and leathery, ovate-elliptical, with black green and white or light yellow feather-like patterns on the leaf surface, resembling the pattern of peacock tail feathers, hence the name. The leaves also have characteristics: they stretch during the day and fold up at night.
Peacock Cyperus is native to Brazil and has been introduced and cultivated in China. Peacock Cyperus is a typical ornamental leaf plant of the Marantaceae family, with graceful and unique charm.
3. Purple-backed Cyperus
Purple-backed Cyperus (Scientific name: Stromanthe sanguinea Sond.): Marantaceae, Flowery Cyperus genus, perennial herbaceous plants. The plant can reach a height of 80 centimeters and is erect. The leaves are long ovate or lanceolate. It has dense and full branches and leaves, thick leathery texture, deep green and glossy leaf surface, light colored midrib, and blood red leaf back, forming a sharp contrast. The spike inflorescence has red bracts and sepals, white petals, and the back is purplish red.
Purple-backed Cyperus is native to Brazil. It is a shade-loving ornamental leaf plant, commonly used to decorate bedrooms, living rooms, offices, and other places, giving a quiet and solemn atmosphere.
4. Double Lines Cyperus
Double Lines Cyperus (Scientific name: Calathea sanderiana (Sander) Gentil): Marantaceae, Xiacai genus perennial evergreen herbaceous ornamental leaf plant. The plant can reach a height of 100 centimeters, with long elliptical leaves, capitulum, membranous bracts; almost equal sepals; the corolla tube and sepals are hard and leathery, the fruit splits into 3 valves, and the seeds are triangular.
Native to Brazil and other South American and Central American places. It prefers a warm, humid, and semi-shaded environment. As this plant is shade-tolerant, it is very suitable for home indoor decoration and beautification. It can be placed in a relatively bright room for long-term display, and placed in a dim room for 4-6 weeks without much effect on its growth, so it can be placed in a dim room for a long time and still grow well.
5. Cat Eye Cyperus
The Meaning and Symbolism of Fei Yu Cyperus
Cat Eye Cyperus (Scientific name: Calathea veitchiana Veitch ex Hook.f.) [1]: Marantaceae, Xiacai genus perennial evergreen herbaceous ornamental leaf plant. The plant can reach a height of 100 centimeters, with long elliptical leaves, capitulum, membranous bracts; almost equal sepals; the corolla tube and sepals are hard and leathery, the fruit splits into 3 valves, and the seeds are triangular.
Native to tropical America and the islands of the Indian Ocean. It prefers semi-shade and is not tolerant of direct sunlight, adapting to warm and humid environments. As this plant is shade-tolerant, it is very suitable for home indoor decoration and beautification. It can be placed in a relatively bright room for long-term display, and placed in a dim room for 4-6 weeks without much effect on its growth, so it can be placed in a dim room for a long time and still grow well.
6. Leopard Print Cyperus
Leopard Print Cyperus (Scientific name: Maranta leuconeura E.Morren) Marantaceae, Xiacai genus perennial evergreen herbaceous ornamental leaf plant. The plant can reach a height of 30 centimeters, with many branches, wide oblanceolate leaves, glossy light green on the front, and gray green on the back. The leaves are obovate, the petiole base is sheathed. The raceme inflorescence has paired flowers, a few bracts, lanceolate sepals; the corolla tube is cylindrical, swollen at the base, the style is thick. The nut is not splitting; there is one seed.
Native to Brazil and other places. It prefers warm, humid, and semi-shaded environments. As this plant is shade-tolerant, it is very suitable for home indoor decoration and beautification. It can be placed in a relatively bright room for long-term display, and placed in a dim room for 4-6 weeks without much effect on its growth, so it can be placed in a dim room for a long time and still grow well.
7. Red Vein Leopard Print Cyperus
Red Vein Leopard Print Cyperus (Scientific name: Maranta leuconeura), a herbaceous plant under the Banana order, Cyperus genus. Native to Brazil. It is a small potted plant.
The plant is small and grows slowly. The leaves often grow horizontally, elliptical, 10-12 cm long, 5-6 cm wide. The leaf color has a pattern like herringbone, the veins are purplish red, and there are silver green sawtooth-like patches on both sides of the midrib, the back of the leaf is purplish red, and the midrib is green. The small white flowers have purplish red spots.
8. Fei Yu Cyperus