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About Redwood Sorrel and Papyrus


About Papyrus and Redwood Sorrel


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Sedge or Rush   

Origin
Western United States, Canada   
Hybrid origin   

Types
not available   
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus   

Habitat
Moist woods, Redwood forests   
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9   
9-12   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Spreading   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm   
99+
45.70 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender   
Sandy Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Grass like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Poorly Drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   
Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings   
Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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

In Summer
Ample Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Adequately   
Moderate   

In Winter
Moderate   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Poorly Drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
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   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Flying insects, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Insignificant   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling   
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves   
Stem   

Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance   
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Groundcover, Wildflower   
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
OXALIS oregana   
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'   

Common Name
Redwood Sorrel   
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus   

In Hindi
Redwood Sorrel   
पेपिरस संयंत्र   

In German
Redwood Sorrel   
Papyrus-Pflanze   

In French
Redwood Sorrel   
usine papyrus   

In Spanish
Redwood alazán   
planta del papiro   

In Greek
Redwood Sorrel   
πάπυρο   

In Portuguese
Redwood Sorrel   
planta do papiro   

In Polish
Redwood szczaw   
Papyrus roślin   

In Latin
Rumex Redwood   
cHARTA   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Agaricomycetes   

Order
Geraniales   
Poales   

Family
Oxalidaceae   
Cyperaceae   

Genus
Oxalis   
Cyperus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cariceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Cyperoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Redwood Sorrel and Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Redwood Sorrel and Papyrus

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

Redwood Sorrel and Papyrus Physical Information

Redwood Sorrel and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Redwood Sorrel and Papyrus are as follows:

Care of Redwood Sorrel and Papyrus

Care of Redwood Sorrel and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redwood Sorrel pruning is done 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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