Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa
Southeastern United States
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
Forest edges, Swamps, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Not Available
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
ILEX vomitoria
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Yaupon, Yaupon holly
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Yaupon
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Yaupon
In French
Papyrus égyptien
Yaupon
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
Yaupon
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
Yaupon
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
Yaupon
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Yaupon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Yaupon Holly
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yaupon Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Egyptian Papyrus and Yaupon Holly Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yaupon Holly height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Yaupon Holly are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yaupon Holly flower color: White
- Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Yaupon Holly
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Yaupon Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.