Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Ayers Pear
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Ayers Birne
In French
usine papyrus
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
planta del papiro
Ayers pera
In Greek
πάπυρο
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
cHARTA
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Papyrus and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Papyrus and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Papyrus and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Papyrus and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Papyrus and Ayers Pear
Care of Papyrus and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.