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About Dwarf Papyrus and Artichoke


About Artichoke and Dwarf Papyrus


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Sedge or Rush   
Vegetable   

Origin
World/Pandemic   
Mediterranean   

Types
Not available   
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
9   
99+

Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands   
Sandy areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11   
7-10   

AHS Heat Zone
12-7   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24   
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Spreading   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
20.30 cm   
99+
5.60 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
25.40 cm   
99+
1.05 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Green, Brown   
Purple   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Gray Green, Silver   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Glandular   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   
Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained   
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, 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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade   

Pruning
No pruning needed   
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash   
Intestinal gas   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Flowers, Fruits   

Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant   
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus   
Cynara cardunculus   

Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus   
Artichoke   

In Hindi
dwarf papyrus   
Artichoke   

In German
Zwerg Papyrus   
Artischocke   

In French
papyrus nain   
Artichaut   

In Spanish
papiro enano   
Alcachofa   

In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο   
αγκινάρα   

In Portuguese
papiro anão   
Alcachofra   

In Polish
krasnolud papirus   
Karczoch   

In Latin
P. papyrus   
cactus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Anthophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Eudicotyledones   

Order
Poales   
Asterales   

Family
Cyperaceae   
Asteraceae   

Genus
Cyperus   
Cynara   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Cynareae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
700   
27
Not Available   

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Artichoke

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

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Artichoke

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

Dwarf Papyrus and Artichoke Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Artichoke are as follows:

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Artichoke

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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