Egyptian Papyrus

Cyclamen

About Egyptian Papyrus and Cyclamen

Egyptian Papyrus

Cyclamen

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Origin

Africa

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Types

C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

224

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-115-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm0.54 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm0.75 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan

Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Light Green

Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Indirect sunlight

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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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

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Insignificant

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Stem

Root, Stem

Other Uses

Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Cyclamen Persicum

Common Name

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

In Hindi

पेपिरस संयंत्र

Sikalemen

In German

ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze

Zyklamen

In French

Papyrus égyptien

Cyclamen

In Spanish

Papiro egipcio

Ciclamen

In Greek

αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο

κυκλάμινο

In Portuguese

Papiro egípcio

Cíclame

In Polish

Papiro egipcio

Cyklamen

In Latin

CHARTA

Cyclamīnos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Agaricomycetes

Dicotyledonae

Order

Poales

Ericales

Family

Cyperaceae

Primulaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Cyclamen

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cariceae

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

123

1 27800

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Properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Cyclamen

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

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Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Cyclamen

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

Egyptian Papyrus and Cyclamen Physical Information

Egyptian Papyrus and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Cyclamen are as follows:

Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Cyclamen

Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.