Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
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Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
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
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Black Currant
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Black Currant
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Black Currant
In French
usine papyrus
groseille noire
In Spanish
planta del papiro
negro Grosella
In Greek
πάπυρο
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
groselha-preta
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
cHARTA
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Papyrus and Black Currant
Season and care of Papyrus and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Papyrus and Black Currant Physical Information
Papyrus and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Black Currant are as follows:
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Papyrus and Black Currant
Care of Papyrus and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.