Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
World/Pandemic
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Papyrus
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
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Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Chrysanths
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
dwarf papyrus
In German
Chrysanthemen
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Chrysanthèmes
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Crisantemos
papiro enano
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
papiro anão
In Polish
Chryzantemy
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Cyperus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Dwarf Papyrus season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Chrysanthemum and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Chrysanthemum 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.