Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Devil's Backbone
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Devil's Backbone
In French
Papyrus égyptien
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
CHARTA
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Cyperaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cariceae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Egyptian Papyrus and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Devils Backbone
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.