Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
अजवाइन
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Ajowan
In French
papyrus nain
Ajowan
In Spanish
papiro enano
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
papiro anão
aipo
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
seler
In Latin
P. papyrus
semina Carom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Ajwain plant
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.