Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Rhabarber
In French
Papyrus égyptien
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
Ruibarbo
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Rabarbar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Not Available
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Egyptian Papyrus and Rhubarb. Egyptian Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Egyptian Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Egyptian Papyrus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Rhubarb
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Egyptian Papyrus and Rhubarb Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Rhubarb are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Rhubarb
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.