Cyperus helferi

  • Stock: 10 units in stock
  • Dimensions: up to 40cm
  • Model: P2020460
  • Origin: South East Asia
Price:
£5.99
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Description

Originating from Southeast Asia the Cyperus helferi is an unusual yet wonderful aquatic plant with its long and slender leaves that shine with bright greens. Successful cultivation calls for good lighting and adequate supply of CO2.

This plant is great for planting amongst wood or rock. This is a midground plant, but be aware, it can reach up to 40cm in height.

also purchased

 
by rikki w.
13/8/2021
so far my favourite plant Its a really lovely plant much bigger than i thought but all the same a massive investment for the aquarium all the fish interact with the leaves which is always satisfying to see.

 
by Ron G.
8/8/2021
Great plant. Growing well.

 
by Anthony W.
24/6/2021
Arrived promptly and healthy plant.

 
by John H.
23/5/2021
First Class Plant delivered in perfect condition.

 
by John H.
23/5/2021
First Class Plant delivered in perfect condition.

 
by Barry W.
19/4/2021
Arrived in good condition and is doing well after one week in my tank

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Guest
01/16/2013 13:42:18
01/16/2013 13:42:18
I purchased a few of these plants for a new tank and the leaves are going brown, all my other plants I got from you seem to be thriving, Help!!!

 
Staff
01/16/2013 16:12:14
01/16/2013 16:12:14

Tell me more about your tank. Size, lighting duration, fertilisers, substrate, CO2 etc etc


 
Guest
01/17/2013 10:38:15
01/17/2013 10:38:15
I have set up a 10gallon beta tank, 15 watt lighting (on for 12hrs), Unipac Black Micro Aquarium Gravel, used tetra plantamin, no co2, but i seem be getting brown algae.

 
Staff
01/17/2013 20:22:15
01/17/2013 20:22:15
Try adding Neutro CO2 and keep lighting to 8 hours per day

 
Guest
10/21/2013 22:01:58
10/21/2013 22:01:58
What's the best way to prune these? One bunch I had, I cut down to an inch but it did not grow back. The tips are going brown therefore I would like to trim it a little. 8h light, C02, and lots of fertilizer is available.

 
Staff
10/22/2013 07:36:50
10/22/2013 07:36:50

Tear leaves off at the base. Don't cut the leaves.


 
Guest
11/10/2013 19:23:09
11/10/2013 19:23:09
I have had this in my tank almost a week now and it is starting to go yellow at the top spreading downwards . lights on 6 and a half hours a day , ferts are vimi all in one and micro also vimi acelerator. temperature 24 ?

 
Staff
11/10/2013 20:39:14
11/10/2013 20:39:14

 

Add more ferts. Your plants are giving you a very clear message they need more food.


 
Guest
01/06/2014 16:41:03
01/06/2014 16:41:03
Hi.I really like the look of this plant and would love to add this to my tank.I'm just running low tech at the moment using Neutro CO2 and fertiliser daily.My plants are looking good but my Vallis unfortunately melted and i know liquid carbon can do this when added unlike pressurised CO2 which i hope to upgrade to soon.Would this plant fare better and be more tolerant with liquid carbon if i purchased some and added them to my tank? I really need some tall grass like plants like these that look amazing in the flow.

 
Staff
01/06/2014 17:36:01
01/06/2014 17:36:01

Yes it's fine with liquid carbon.


 
Guest
01/20/2014 13:34:00
01/20/2014 13:34:00
Is this a species that you stock regularly? As it is currently unavailable.

 
Staff
01/20/2014 17:16:04
01/20/2014 17:16:04

We try to but sometimes the growers run out for long periods. Check back Thursday when more should arrive.


 
Guest
01/27/2014 15:13:05
01/27/2014 15:13:05
Would you recommend this plant as a background plant in a jewel rio 180. Thanks

 
Staff
01/27/2014 16:40:46
01/27/2014 16:40:46

Absolutely


 
Guest
03/02/2014 16:32:08
03/02/2014 16:32:08
Is this suitable for a cold water aquarium? I am about to set up my first planted tank.

 
Staff
03/02/2014 21:07:34
03/02/2014 21:07:34

No. It's a tropical plant.


 
Guest
03/03/2014 12:38:48
03/03/2014 12:38:48
Could you recommend another grassy variety that's suitable for a cold water?

 
Staff
03/03/2014 14:26:45
03/03/2014 14:26:45

We don't have any plants that are suitable for coldwater apart from this one https://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/ceratophyllum-demersum-bunch-p-6702.html


 
Guest
03/31/2014 22:10:13
03/31/2014 22:10:13
Hi! Had these plants for a while and are growing well but how do you trim them? I don't think you can cut them. How do I thin them out they're are getting really long!

 
Staff
04/01/2014 10:47:34
04/01/2014 10:47:34

Tear leaves off at the base. Don't cut the leaves. :-)


 
Guest
01/14/2015 15:16:34
01/14/2015 15:16:34
Do this plant spread with runners like the vallisneria does? And can I split one potted plant into many to plant separetly as a background plant? 60cm tall aquarium

 
Staff
01/14/2015 16:49:37
01/14/2015 16:49:37

yes. Difficult to split when it's potted though.


 
Guest
02/04/2017 13:46:55
02/04/2017 13:46:55
Do you know when this plant will be back in stock?

 
Staff
02/05/2017 08:49:44
02/05/2017 08:49:44

Sadly not


 
Guest
03/14/2021 17:53:37
03/14/2021 17:53:37
Will i be able to grow Cyperus Helferi in gravel but using root tabs and co2 injection

 
Staff
03/14/2021 18:47:30
03/14/2021 18:47:30

Yes


 
Guest
06/05/2021 21:12:39
06/05/2021 21:12:39
Hi there Will the fish eat this plant The moonlight guarami have eaten my stem plants Thanks Carolyn

 
Staff
06/06/2021 19:09:13
06/06/2021 19:09:13

It has tougher leaves than many other plants so worth a try



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