Raintree

Papyrus

About Raintree and Papyrus

Raintree

Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Shrub

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Brazil

Types

Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus

Number of Varieties

258

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Habitat

Tropical regions

Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Lavender

Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Tip cutting

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

High

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs

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

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover

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

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Brunfelsia pauciflora

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Common Name

Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

In Hindi

Raintree

पेपिरस संयंत्र

In German

raintree

Papyrus-Pflanze

In French

raintree

usine papyrus

In Spanish

raintree

planta del papiro

In Greek

Raintree

πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Raintree

planta do papiro

In Polish

Raintree

Papyrus roślin

In Latin

Raintree

cHARTA

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Agaricomycetes

Order

Solanales

Poales

Family

Solanaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Brunfelsia

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cariceae

Subfamily

Petunioideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

508

1 27800

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Properties of Raintree and Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Raintree and Papyrus

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

Raintree and Papyrus Physical Information

Raintree and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Papyrus are as follows:

Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Raintree and Papyrus

Care of Raintree and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.