Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South Africa
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Clivia
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Clivia
dwarf papyrus
In German
Clivia
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Clivia
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Clivia
papiro enano
In Greek
κλίβια
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Clivia
papiro anão
In Polish
Clivia
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Clivia
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Clivia and Dwarf Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Dwarf Papyrus. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clivia and Dwarf Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Clivia and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clivia and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Clivia and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Clivia and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Clivia and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Clivia 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.