Silverthorn

Papyrus

About Silverthorn and Papyrus

Silverthorn

Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Shrub

Sedge or Rush

Origin

China, Japan

Types

Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-99-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

12-10

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 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, Silver

Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Common Name

Silverthorn

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

In Hindi

Silverthorn

पेपिरस संयंत्र

In German

Silverthorn

Papyrus-Pflanze

In French

Silverthorn

usine papyrus

In Spanish

Silverthorn

planta del papiro

In Greek

Silverthorn

πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

planta do papiro

In Polish

Silverthorn

Papyrus roślin

In Latin

Silverthorn

cHARTA

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Agaricomycetes

Order

Rhamnales

Poales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cariceae

Subfamily

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

708

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Papyrus

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

Silverthorn and Papyrus Physical Information

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

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Silverthorn and Papyrus

Care of Silverthorn and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.