Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
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, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
boxberry
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
boxberry
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
boxberry
usine papyrus
In Spanish
boxberry
planta del papiro
In Portuguese
boxberry
planta do papiro
In Polish
boxberry
Papyrus roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Ericaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Cariceae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxberry and Papyrus
Season and care of Boxberry and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Boxberry and Papyrus Physical Information
Boxberry and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Boxberry and Papyrus are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boxberry and Papyrus
Care of Boxberry and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry 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.