Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Papyrus
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
-
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
शतावर
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Gemüsespargel
In French
papyrus nain
Asperge
In Spanish
papiro enano
Asparagus
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Asparagus
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
P. papyrus
Asparagus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Asparagus
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Asparagus Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Asparagus are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Asparagus
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.