Egyptian Papyrus

African Iris

About Egyptian Papyrus and African Iris

Egyptian Papyrus

African Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Tender Perennial

Origin

Africa

Southern Africa

Types

C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus

Perennial

Number of Varieties

250

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Habitat

Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-118-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

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

60.00 cm61.30 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Light Green

Light 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

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Nematodes, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Ethnobotanic

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Stem

Root

Other Uses

Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

DIETES bicolor

Common Name

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

African iris, Fortnight lily

In Hindi

पेपिरस संयंत्र

African Iris

In German

ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze

Afrikanische Iris

In French

Papyrus égyptien

African Iris

In Spanish

Papiro egipcio

Iris africano

In Greek

αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο

Αφρικανική Iris

In Portuguese

Papiro egípcio

Iris africano

In Polish

Papiro egipcio

Afryki Iris

In Latin

CHARTA

African Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Agaricomycetes

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Asparagales

Family

Cyperaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Dietes

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Cariceae

Irideae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

1300

1 27800

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Properties of Egyptian Papyrus and African Iris

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

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Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and African Iris

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

Egyptian Papyrus and African Iris Physical Information

Egyptian Papyrus and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and African Iris are as follows:

Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Egyptian Papyrus and African Iris

Care of Egyptian Papyrus and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.