About Egyptian Papyrus and Panicum
Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa
Not Available
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
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Deers
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used as Biofuel
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'
PANICUM
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Panicum
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
panikom
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
panikom
In French
Papyrus égyptien
panikom
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
panikom
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
Panicum
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
Panicum
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Panicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Panicum
Wondering what are the properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Panicum? We provide you with everything About Egyptian Papyrus and Panicum. Egyptian Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Panicum doesn't have thorns. Also Egyptian Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Egyptian Papyrus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Panicum has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Panicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Panicum
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Panicum is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Panicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Panicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Panicum is Moist while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Egyptian Papyrus and Panicum Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Panicum physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Panicum height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Panicum are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Panicum flower color: Indigo
- Panicum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Panicum
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Panicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Panicum 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 Panicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.