Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Joshua Tree
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Joshua Tree
In French
Papyrus égyptien
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Joshua Tree
In Latin
CHARTA
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Egyptian Papyrus and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Joshua Tree
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
