Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
India, Nepal, China
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Betula utilis
Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Himalaya-Birke
In French
usine papyrus
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
planta del papiro
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
πάπυρο
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
cHARTA
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Papyrus and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Papyrus and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Papyrus and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Papyrus and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Papyrus and Himalayan Birch
Care of Papyrus and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.