Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Africa
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
African Iris
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Afrikanische Iris
In French
papyrus nain
African Iris
In Spanish
papiro enano
Iris africano
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Iris africano
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Afryki Iris
In Latin
P. papyrus
African Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and African Iris
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and African Iris Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and African Iris are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and African Iris
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.