Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Ayers Pear
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Ayers Birne
In French
Papyrus égyptien
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
Ayers pera
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
CHARTA
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Egyptian Papyrus and Ayers Pear. Egyptian Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Egyptian Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Egyptian Papyrus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ayers Pear 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 Egyptian Papyrus and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Egyptian Papyrus and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Ayers Pear
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
