Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southern Asia, India
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Tan
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
बरमूडा घास
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Bermuda Gras
In French
Papyrus égyptien
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
Grama
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
CHARTA
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Cariceae
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Egyptian Papyrus and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Bermuda Grass
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.