Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Sedge or Rush
Origin
China, Korea
World/Pandemic
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Chinese Holly
dwarf papyrus
In German
Chinesische Stechpalme
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Chinese Holly
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Chinese Holly
papiro enano
In Greek
Chinese Holly
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Chinese Holly
papiro anão
In Polish
Chinese Holly
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Chinese Holly
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Holly and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Chinese Holly and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Holly and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Holly is Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Holly and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Chinese Holly and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chinese Holly and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Chinese Holly flower color: White
Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Holly and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Chinese Holly and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Chinese Holly 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.