African Iris

Papyrus

About African Iris and Papyrus

African Iris

Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Southern Africa

Types

Perennial

Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus

Number of Varieties

508

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Habitat

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-109-12

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.30 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Ethnobotanic

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Root

Stem

Other Uses

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIETES bicolor

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Common Name

African iris, Fortnight lily

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

In Hindi

African Iris

पेपिरस संयंत्र

In German

Afrikanische Iris

Papyrus-Pflanze

In French

African Iris

usine papyrus

In Spanish

Iris africano

planta del papiro

In Greek

Αφρικανική Iris

πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Iris africano

planta do papiro

In Polish

Afryki Iris

Papyrus roślin

In Latin

African Iris

cHARTA

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Agaricomycetes

Order

Asparagales

Poales

Family

Iridaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Dietes

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Cariceae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

3008

1 27800

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Properties of African Iris and Papyrus

Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Papyrus? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Papyrus. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Papyrus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 African Iris and Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Iris and Papyrus

Season and care of African Iris and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papyrus is Neutral.

African Iris and Papyrus Physical Information

African Iris and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Papyrus are as follows:

African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of African Iris and Papyrus

Care of African Iris and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris 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.