Crossandra

Dwarf Papyrus

About Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus

Crossandra

Dwarf Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India

World/Pandemic

Types

Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)

Papyrus

Number of Varieties

615

0 40000

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Habitat

Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild

Grassland, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-157-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-9

12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

40.60 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Orange, Orange Red

Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

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

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Balanced liquid fertilizer

can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis

Cyperus papyrus

Common Name

Crossandra, firecracker flower

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

In Hindi

Crossandra

dwarf papyrus

In German

Crossandra

Zwerg Papyrus

In French

Crossandra

papyrus nain

In Spanish

Crossandra

papiro enano

In Greek

Crossandra

νάνος πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Crossandra

papiro anão

In Polish

Crossandra

krasnolud papirus

In Latin

Crossandra

P. papyrus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Poales

Family

Acanthaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Crossandra

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

52700

1 27800

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Properties of Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus

Wondering what are the properties of Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus. Crossandra doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Crossandra does not have fragrant flowers. Crossandra has allergic reactions like and Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like . 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 Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus

Season and care of Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information

Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:

Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green

Care of Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus

Care of Crossandra and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Crossandra 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.