Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
-
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
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Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Kernel
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Mais
In French
usine papyrus
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
planta del papiro
Maíz dulce
In Greek
πάπυρο
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
milho doce
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
Kukurydza
In Latin
cHARTA
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cariceae
Andropogoneae
Season and Care of Papyrus and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Papyrus and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Papyrus and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Papyrus and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Papyrus and Sweet Corn
Care of Papyrus and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.