Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Tan
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Hydrangea
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
Papyrus égyptien
Hortensia
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
Hortensia
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
Hortênsia
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Hortensja
Family
Cyperaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Egyptian Papyrus and Chaco. Egyptian Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Egyptian Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Egyptian Papyrus has allergic reactions like and Chaco 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 Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Chaco
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Egyptian Papyrus and Chaco Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Chaco are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Chaco
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.