Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Papyrus
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Desert Willow
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
dwarf papyrus
In German
Wüsten Weide
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
desert Willow
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Desert Willow
papiro enano
In Greek
έρημο Willow
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
papiro anão
In Polish
desert Willow
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
desert Willow
P. papyrus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Desert Willow and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Desert Willow and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Willow and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Desert Willow and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Desert Willow 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.