Overwintering King Tut Papyrus Indoors in Zone 6

Papyrus goes dormant in winter — no growth is normal. Keep the pot in a shallow tray with 1-2" of water. Soil should stay moist but not soggy. If the stalk isn't brown and roots don't smell swampy, it's alive. Don't fertilize until late Feb/early March. New growth appears when days lengthen.

Think of it as a long winter nap. It will return in spring.