Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Types
-
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
12-10
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Triticale
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
triticale
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Triticale
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
triticale
usine papyrus
In Spanish
triticale
planta del papiro
In Greek
τριτικάλε
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
triticale
planta do papiro
In Polish
pszenżyto
Papyrus roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Triticale and Papyrus
Season and care of Triticale and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Papyrus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Triticale and Papyrus Physical Information
Triticale and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Papyrus are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Triticale and Papyrus
Care of Triticale and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.