Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Papyrus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used As Food
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Celosia
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Celosia
dwarf papyrus
In German
Celosia
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Celosia
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Celosia
papiro enano
In Greek
Celosia
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Celosia
papiro anão
In Polish
celosia
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Celosia
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Celosia and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Celosia and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celosia and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Celosia and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Celosia and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Celosia and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Celosia 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.