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About Barberry and Papyrus


About Papyrus and Barberry


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Sedge or Rush   

Origin
China   
Hybrid origin   

Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,   
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus   

Habitat
Hillside, 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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
45.70 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Sandy Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red   
Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval   
Grass like   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
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   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Poorly Drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring   
Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Poorly Drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Flying insects, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Insignificant   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems   
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Stem   

Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break   
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana   
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'   

Common Name
Barberry   
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus   

In Hindi
Burberry   
पेपिरस संयंत्र   

In German
Burberry   
Papyrus-Pflanze   

In French
Burberry   
usine papyrus   

In Spanish
Burberry   
planta del papiro   

In Greek
Burberry   
πάπυρο   

In Portuguese
Burberry   
planta do papiro   

In Polish
kwaśnica   
Papyrus roślin   

In Latin
Barberry   
cHARTA   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Agaricomycetes   

Order
Ranunculales   
Poales   

Family
Berberidaceae   
Cyperaceae   

Genus
Berberis   
Cyperus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cariceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Cyperoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Barberry and Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Barberry and Papyrus

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

Barberry and Papyrus Physical Information

Barberry and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Barberry and Papyrus are as follows:

Care of Barberry and Papyrus

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

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