Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
World/Pandemic
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Papyrus
Habitat
agricultural areas
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
-
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Citrus
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
dwarf papyrus
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Citrus
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Citrus
papiro enano
In Greek
Citrus
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
papiro anão
In Polish
Cytrus
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
citrus
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Citrus and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Citrus and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrus and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Citrus and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Citrus and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Citrus and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Citrus 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.