Quickstick

Egyptian Papyrus

About Quickstick and Egyptian Papyrus

Quickstick

Egyptian Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Africa

Types

C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus

Number of Varieties

-2

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-157-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 23, 24

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry Conditions

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch

fungus

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Stem

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture

Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GLIRICIDIA sepium

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Common Name

Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

In Hindi

QUICKSTICK

पेपिरस संयंत्र

In German

QUICKSTICK

ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze

In French

QUICKSTICK

Papyrus égyptien

In Spanish

QUICKSTICK

Papiro egipcio

In Greek

QUICKSTICK

αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο

In Portuguese

QuickStick

Papiro egípcio

In Polish

QUICKSTICK

Papiro egipcio

In Latin

Quickstick

CHARTA

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Agaricomycetes

Order

Fabales

Poales

Family

Fabaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Gliricidia

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Robinieae

Cariceae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Quickstick and Egyptian Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Quickstick and Egyptian Papyrus

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

Quickstick and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information

Quickstick and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:

Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Quickstick and Egyptian Papyrus

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