Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Abelia
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Abelia
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Abelia
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Abelia
planta del papiro
In Portuguese
Abelia
planta do papiro
In Polish
Abelia
Papyrus roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Papyrus. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Papyrus has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Papyrus
Season and care of Abelia and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Papyrus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Abelia and Papyrus Physical Information
Abelia and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Abelia and Papyrus are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Papyrus
Care of Abelia and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.