Papyrus

Cyclamen

About Papyrus and Cyclamen

Papyrus

Cyclamen

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Origin

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Types

Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

824

0 40000

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Habitat

Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-125-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm0.54 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.00 cm0.75 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Sandy Brown

Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Indirect sunlight

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Insignificant

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Stem

Root, Stem

Other Uses

Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Cyclamen Persicum

Common Name

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

In Hindi

पेपिरस संयंत्र

Sikalemen

In German

Papyrus-Pflanze

Zyklamen

In French

usine papyrus

Cyclamen

In Spanish

planta del papiro

Ciclamen

In Greek

πάπυρο

κυκλάμινο

In Portuguese

planta do papiro

Cíclame

In Polish

Papyrus roślin

Cyklamen

In Latin

cHARTA

Cyclamīnos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Agaricomycetes

Dicotyledonae

Order

Poales

Ericales

Family

Cyperaceae

Primulaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Cyclamen

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cariceae

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

823

1 27800

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Properties of Papyrus and Cyclamen

Wondering what are the properties of Papyrus and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Papyrus and Cyclamen. Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Papyrus has allergic reactions like and Cyclamen has allergic reactions like . 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 Papyrus and Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Papyrus and Cyclamen

Season and care of Papyrus and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.

Papyrus and Cyclamen Physical Information

Papyrus and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Cyclamen are as follows:

Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Papyrus and Cyclamen

Care of Papyrus and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.