Leucojum

Papyrus

About Leucojum and Papyrus

Leucojum

Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

Leucojum aestivum

Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

10.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Strap shaped

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Seperation

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

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, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Bulb fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

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

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Bees, pollinators

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Leucojum aestivum

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Common Name

Leucojum, summer snowflake

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

In Hindi

Leucojum

पेपिरस संयंत्र

In German

Leucojum

Papyrus-Pflanze

In French

Leucojum

usine papyrus

In Spanish

Leucojum

planta del papiro

In Greek

Leucojum

πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Leucojum

planta do papiro

In Polish

Leucojum

Papyrus roślin

In Latin

Leucojum

cHARTA

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Agaricomycetes

Order

Liliales

Poales

Family

Liliaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Leucojum

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cariceae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Leucojum and Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Leucojum and Papyrus

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

Leucojum and Papyrus Physical Information

Leucojum and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Papyrus are as follows:

Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Leucojum and Papyrus

Care of Leucojum and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done 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 Leucojum 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.