Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
South Africa
Types
Not available
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
African Daisy
In French
papyrus nain
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
papiro enano
margarita africana
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
papiro anão
africano margarida
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Gerbery
In Latin
P. papyrus
African primula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cyperus
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and African Daisy
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and African Daisy Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and African Daisy are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and African Daisy
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.