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Egyptian Papyrus
Egyptian Papyrus

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About Egyptian Papyrus and Pecan

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush
Tree

Origin

Africa
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

28
0 40000
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Habitat

Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-115-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-7
9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm2,130.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

60.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan
Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green
Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Light Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
-

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

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 upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

fungus
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

-
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

-
Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

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Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Stem
Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

पेपिरस संयंत्र
पेकॉन

In German

ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Pekannuss

In French

Papyrus égyptien
Pacanier

In Spanish

Papiro egipcio
Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
Pecan

In Portuguese

Papiro egípcio
Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Papiro egipcio
Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

CHARTA
Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales
Juglandales

Family

Cyperaceae
Juglandaceae

Genus

Cyperus
Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cariceae
Juglandeae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae
Juglandoideae

Number of Species

119
1 27800
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Properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Pecan

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

Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Pecan

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

Egyptian Papyrus and Pecan Physical Information

Egyptian Papyrus and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Pecan are as follows:

  • Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan

  • Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green

  • Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Pecan

Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.