Egyptian Papyrus

Pentas

About Egyptian Papyrus and Pentas

Egyptian Papyrus

Pentas

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Africa

Africa, Madagascar

Types

C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus

Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii

Number of Varieties

2300

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Habitat

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

Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-1110-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm243.84 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm91.44 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan

White, Red, Purple, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Egg-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Red blotch

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

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis

Part of Plant Used

Stem

Flowers, Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

PENTAS

Common Name

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster

In Hindi

पेपिरस संयंत्र

Pentas plant

In German

ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze

Pentas Pflanze

In French

Papyrus égyptien

plante Pentas

In Spanish

Papiro egipcio

planta pentas

In Greek

αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο

φυτό Pentas

In Portuguese

Papiro egípcio

planta Pentas

In Polish

Papiro egipcio

Pentas roślin

In Latin

CHARTA

Pentas herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Agaricomycetes

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Gentianales

Family

Cyperaceae

Rubiaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Pentas

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cariceae

Knoxieae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Rubioideae

Number of Species

182

1 27800

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Properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Pentas

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

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Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Pentas

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

Egyptian Papyrus and Pentas Physical Information

Egyptian Papyrus and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Pentas are as follows:

Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green

Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Pentas

Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.