Alpine Heath

Dwarf Papyrus

About Alpine Heath and Dwarf Papyrus

Alpine Heath

Dwarf Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe

World/Pandemic

Types

Papyrus

Number of Varieties

115

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads

Grassland, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-77-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

12-7

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender

Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

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

Fine

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

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ERICA carnea

Cyperus papyrus

Common Name

Winter heath

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

In Hindi

अल्पाइन हीथ

dwarf papyrus

In German

Alpine Heath

Zwerg Papyrus

In French

Alpine Heath

papyrus nain

In Spanish

Alpine Heath

papiro enano

In Greek

Alpine Heath

νάνος πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Alpine Heath

papiro anão

In Polish

Alpine Heath

krasnolud papirus

In Latin

Alpini Heath

P. papyrus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Poales

Family

Ericaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Erica

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Ericeae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

60700

1 27800

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Properties of Alpine Heath and Dwarf Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Dwarf Papyrus

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

Alpine Heath and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information

Alpine Heath and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:

Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green

Care of Alpine Heath and Dwarf Papyrus

Care of Alpine Heath and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.