Leatherleaf Sedge

Papyrus

About Leatherleaf Sedge and Papyrus

Leatherleaf Sedge

Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Origin

New Zealand

Types

Carex buchananii, Carex comans, Carex oshimensis, Carex testacea

Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus

Number of Varieties

158

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Habitat

Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods

Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-99-12

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

12-10

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.80 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm50.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Fern like

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Bugs, Insects

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Stem

Other Uses

deer resistant

Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAREX buchananii

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Common Name

Leatherleaf Sedge

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

In Hindi

Leatherleaf Sedge

पेपिरस संयंत्र

In German

Leatherleaf Sedge

Papyrus-Pflanze

In French

Leatherleaf Sedge

usine papyrus

In Spanish

Leatherleaf Sedge

planta del papiro

In Greek

Leatherleaf Sedge

πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Leatherleaf Sedge

planta do papiro

In Polish

Leatherleaf Sedge

Papyrus roślin

In Latin

Leatherleaf Sedge

cHARTA

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida

Agaricomycetes

Order

Poales

Family

Cyperaceae

Genus

Carex

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cariceae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

308

1 27800

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Properties of Leatherleaf Sedge and Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Papyrus

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

Leatherleaf Sedge and Papyrus Physical Information

Leatherleaf Sedge and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Papyrus are as follows:

Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Papyrus

Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.