Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North-Central United States, Canada
Africa
Types
Not Available
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, Brown
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Palm Sedge
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Palm Sedge
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Palm Sedge
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Palm Sedge
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
Palm Sedge
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
Palm Sedge
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Palm Sedge
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Palm Sedge
Papiro egipcio
In Latin
Palm Sedge
CHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lillosida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Palm Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Palm Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Palm Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus. Palm Sedge doesn't have thorns and Egyptian Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Palm Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Palm Sedge has allergic reactions like Not Available and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Palm Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Palm Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Palm Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Palm Sedge is Loam and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Palm Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Palm Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Palm Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Palm Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Palm Sedge and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge 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.