Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Kent Beauty
Amethyst Falls
Barbara Tingey
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Ornamental Oregano
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
सजावटी अजवायन
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Ornamental Oregano
In French
usine papyrus
ornement origan
In Spanish
planta del papiro
Ornamentales orégano
In Greek
πάπυρο
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
ornamental Oregano
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
ozdobne Oregano
In Latin
cHARTA
decentius Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Not Available
Family
Cyperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Papyrus and Ornamental Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Papyrus and Ornamental Oregano? We provide you with everything About Papyrus and Ornamental Oregano. Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Papyrus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ornamental Oregano has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Ornamental Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papyrus and Ornamental Oregano
Season and care of Papyrus and Ornamental Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Ornamental Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Oregano is Loam while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Papyrus and Ornamental Oregano Physical Information
Papyrus and Ornamental Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available whereas Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Papyrus and Ornamental Oregano are as follows:
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Ornamental Oregano flower color: Pink
- Ornamental Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Papyrus and Ornamental Oregano
Care of Papyrus and Ornamental Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.