Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Africa
Types
Not Available
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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 Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
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
Used As Food
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Celosia
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Celosia
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Celosia
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Celosia
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
Celosia
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
Celosia
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Celosia
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
celosia
Papiro egipcio
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Celosia and Egyptian Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Celosia and Egyptian Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Celosia and Egyptian Papyrus. Celosia doesn't have thorns and Egyptian Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Celosia does not have fragrant flowers. Celosia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Egyptian 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 Celosia and Egyptian Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celosia and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Celosia and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Celosia and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Celosia and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Celosia and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Celosia and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.