Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear to lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Pelargonium
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Pelargonium
In French
usine papyrus
pélargonium
In Spanish
planta del papiro
pelargonium
In Greek
πάπυρο
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
pelargônio
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
pelargonia
In Latin
cHARTA
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Papyrus and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Papyrus and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Papyrus and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Papyrus and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Papyrus and Scented Geranium
Care of Papyrus and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.