Things You'll Need. Sink a papyrus plant's container in a pond or other water feature so that the container's top is up to 12 inches beneath the water surface, or grow the plant directly in boggy, wet soil near the margin of an outdoor pond.
Ham should not sit at room temperature any longer than 2 hours.
Preparing ham ranges from being as simple as placing the ham in a pan and covering with foil to as time consuming as the soaking and cleaning of a country ham. The ham should be allowed to set at room temperature for 1Â½ to 2 hours before cooking. If the ham is very salty, there will be salt crystals visible on the ham and the water should be changed every 4 to 6 hours and may be soaked up to 72 hours. 2  If salt crystals are not visible on the ham, change the water every 6 to 10 hours and it is only necessary to soak for 6 to 12 hours.