Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
World/Pandemic
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
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Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, 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
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 hanging branches
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Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Throat itching
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
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Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
dwarf papyrus
In German
cherry Plum
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Prunus
papyrus nain
In Spanish
cherry Plum
papiro enano
In Greek
Cherry Plum
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
papiro anão
In Polish
Cherry Plum
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Cherry Plum and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Cherry Plum 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.