Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
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Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
pinkroot
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Spigelia
In French
Papyrus égyptien
Spigelia
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
Spigelia
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
Spigelia
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Pinkroot
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Egyptian Papyrus and Pinkroot Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Pinkroot are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Pinkroot
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.