Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Papyrus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Dermatitis
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
dwarf papyrus
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Courge musquée Plante
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
papiro enano
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
papiro anão
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
-
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Butternut Squash and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Butternut Squash 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.