Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
China Doll
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Zimmeresche
In French
usine papyrus
china doll
In Spanish
planta del papiro
china doll
In Greek
πάπυρο
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
cHARTA
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Papyrus and China Doll
Season and care of Papyrus and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Papyrus and China Doll Physical Information
Papyrus and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and China Doll are as follows:
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Papyrus and China Doll
Care of Papyrus and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
