Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
नीलगिरी
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Eukalyptus
In French
usine papyrus
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
planta del papiro
Eucalipto
In Greek
πάπυρο
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
Eucalipto
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
Eukaliptus
In Latin
cHARTA
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cariceae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Papyrus and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Papyrus and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Papyrus and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Papyrus and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Papyrus and Eucalyptus
Care of Papyrus and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.