Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South Africa
World/Pandemic
Types
Bulbine frutescens
Papyrus
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Toxic
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Corms, Leaves
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Other Uses
Corms used as a vegetable
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BULBINE frutescens 'Hallmark'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Bulbine, Hallmark Bulbine, Hallmark Cat's Whiskers, Bulbine Lily
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Bulbine
dwarf papyrus
In German
Bulbine
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Bulbine
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Bulbine
papiro enano
In Greek
Bulbine
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Bulbine
papiro anão
In Polish
Bulbine
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Bulbine
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Bulbine Wolf
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
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Season and Care of Bulbine and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Bulbine and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbine and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bulbine is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbine is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bulbine and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Bulbine and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbine height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bulbine and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Bulbine flower color: Yellow and Orange
Bulbine leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Bulbine and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Bulbine and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bulbine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Bulbine 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.