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About Papyrus and Pomegranate


About Pomegranate and Papyrus


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Sedge or Rush   
Fruit   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
India, Mediterranean   

Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus   
Not available   

Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
45.70 cm   
99+
370.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
460.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Sandy Brown   
Deep Red, Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Light Yellow, Brown   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
oblong or obovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer   
Early Spring, Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Stem Planting   
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering   
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

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   
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds   
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin and hair   

Edible Uses
Insignificant   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds   
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders   

Part of Plant Used
Stem   
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds   

Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry   
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens   
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'   
Punica granatum   

Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus   
Pomegranate   

In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र   
अनार   

In German
Papyrus-Pflanze   
Granatapfel   

In French
usine papyrus   
Grenade   

In Spanish
planta del papiro   
Granada   

In Greek
πάπυρο   
Ρόδι   

In Portuguese
planta do papiro   
Romã   

In Polish
Papyrus roślin   
Granat   

In Latin
cHARTA   
malogranatum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Agaricomycetes   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Myrtales   

Family
Cyperaceae   
Punicaceae   

Genus
Cyperus   
Punica   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Cariceae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Cyperoideae   
Punicoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Papyrus and Pomegranate

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

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Season and Care of Papyrus and Pomegranate

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

Papyrus and Pomegranate Physical Information

Papyrus and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Pomegranate are as follows:

Care of Papyrus and Pomegranate

Care of Papyrus and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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