Spindle Tree

Papyrus

About Spindle Tree and Papyrus

Spindle Tree

Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Shrub

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Types

Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus

Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus

Number of Varieties

208

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-79-12

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

900.00 cm50.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Red

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate to elliptical

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall

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

Late Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

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

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Vine weevils

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

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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

Birds

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Seeds, Wood

Stem

Other Uses

Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making

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

Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Common Name

Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

In Hindi

Spindle Tree

पेपिरस संयंत्र

In German

Spindelbaum

Papyrus-Pflanze

In French

Spindle Arbre

usine papyrus

In Spanish

Árbol del husillo

planta del papiro

In Greek

ατράκτου Δέντρο

πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Árvore spindle

planta do papiro

In Polish

Wrzeciono Drzewo

Papyrus roślin

In Latin

Ligno colos

cHARTA

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Agaricomycetes

Order

Celastrales

Poales

Family

Celastraceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Euonymus

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Euonymeae

Cariceae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

1508

1 27800

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Properties of Spindle Tree and Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Spindle Tree and Papyrus

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

Spindle Tree and Papyrus Physical Information

Spindle Tree and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Spindle Tree and Papyrus are as follows:

Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Spindle Tree and Papyrus

Care of Spindle Tree and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree 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.