Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, 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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
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
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Grape tomato
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Traube Tomate
In French
usine papyrus
tomate uva
In Spanish
planta del papiro
tomate uva
In Greek
πάπυρο
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
tomate uva
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
cHARTA
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Papyrus and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Papyrus and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Papyrus and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Papyrus and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Papyrus and Grape Tomato
Care of Papyrus and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.