Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Shrubs
Origin
Africa
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Chrysanths
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Chrysanthemums
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Chrysanthemen
In French
Papyrus égyptien
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
Crisantemos
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
Crisântemos
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Chryzantemy
In Latin
CHARTA
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cyperus
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cariceae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Egyptian Papyrus and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Chrysanthemum
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.