Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
World/Pandemic
Types
Fruit Trees
Papyrus
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
-
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
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, 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, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
कोको बेर
dwarf papyrus
In German
coco Plum
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Coco Plum
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Coco Plum
papiro enano
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
papiro anão
In Polish
coco plum
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
coco plum
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Poales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Coco Plum and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coco Plum and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Coco Plum and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Coco Plum and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Coco Plum and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Coco 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.