Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
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
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Bānsa
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Bambus
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Bambou
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Bambú
planta del papiro
In Portuguese
bambu
planta do papiro
In Polish
Bambus
Papyrus roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bamboo and Papyrus
Season and care of Bamboo and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Papyrus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Bamboo and Papyrus Physical Information
Bamboo and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bamboo and Papyrus are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bamboo and Papyrus
Care of Bamboo and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bamboo 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.