Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western United States, Canada
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
not available
Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
Moist woods, Redwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
OXALIS oregana
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Redwood Sorrel
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Redwood Sorrel
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Redwood Sorrel
In French
usine papyrus
Redwood Sorrel
In Spanish
planta del papiro
Redwood alazán
In Greek
πάπυρο
Redwood Sorrel
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
Redwood Sorrel
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
Redwood szczaw
In Latin
cHARTA
Rumex Redwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Papyrus and Redwood Sorrel
Season and care of Papyrus and Redwood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Redwood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Redwood Sorrel is Loam while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Papyrus and Redwood Sorrel Physical Information
Papyrus and Redwood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available whereas Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Redwood Sorrel are as follows:
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Papyrus and Redwood Sorrel
Care of Papyrus and Redwood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.