Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Not Available
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Stem
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Quercus
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Quercus
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Quercus
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Quercus
planta del papiro
In Portuguese
Quercus
planta do papiro
In Polish
Quercus
Papyrus roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Fagaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Oak and Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Papyrus. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Papyrus has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Water Oak and Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Oak and Papyrus
Season and care of Water Oak and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Papyrus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Water Oak and Papyrus Physical Information
Water Oak and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Water Oak and Papyrus are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Oak and Papyrus
Care of Water Oak and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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.