Snow Bush

Egyptian Papyrus

About Snow Bush and Egyptian Papyrus

Snow Bush

Egyptian Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Melanesia

Africa

Types

C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus

Number of Varieties

302

0 40000

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Habitat

Tropical Climate, tropical environments

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99997-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-7

Sunset Zone

H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Green, Light Green, Ivory

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Light Green, Ivory

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Light Green, Ivory

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Light Green, Ivory

Green, Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

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

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

slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

fungus

Plant Tolerance

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

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

Birds, Butterflies

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Stem

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BREYNIA disticha

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Common Name

Snow Bush

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

In Hindi

बर्फ बुश

पेपिरस संयंत्र

In German

Schnee Bush

ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze

In French

neige Bush

Papyrus égyptien

In Spanish

nieve Bush

Papiro egipcio

In Greek

χιόνι Μπους

αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο

In Portuguese

neve de Bush

Papiro egípcio

In Polish

Śnieg Bush

Papiro egipcio

In Latin

Aequaliter Nubila Bush

CHARTA

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Agaricomycetes

Order

Euphorbiales

Poales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Breynia

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Phyllantheae

Cariceae

Subfamily

Antidesmatoideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

381

1 27800

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Properties of Snow Bush and Egyptian Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Snow Bush and Egyptian Papyrus

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

Snow Bush and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information

Snow Bush and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:

Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Snow Bush and Egyptian Papyrus

Care of Snow Bush and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.