Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Africa
Types
Not Available
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Stem
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Overcup Oak
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Overcup Oak
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
Overcup Oak
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Papiro egipcio
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Overcup Oak and Egyptian Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Overcup Oak and Egyptian Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Overcup Oak and Egyptian Papyrus. Overcup Oak doesn't have thorns and Egyptian Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Overcup Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Overcup Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma and Egyptian Papyrus has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Overcup Oak and Egyptian Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Overcup Oak and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
