Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
Papyrus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Spider Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALATHEA
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Calathea
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Calathea
dwarf papyrus
In German
Calathea
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Calathea
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Calathea
papiro enano
In Greek
Calathea
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Calathea
papiro anão
In Polish
Calathea
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Calathea
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Marantaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Calathea and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Calathea and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Calathea and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calathea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Calathea is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calathea is and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calathea and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Calathea and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Calathea height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Calathea and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Care of Calathea and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Calathea and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Calathea 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.