Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Central America, South America
Types
Papyrus
Persea americana
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
एवोकाडो
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Avocado
In French
papyrus nain
Avocat
In Spanish
papiro enano
Aguacate
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Αβοκάντο
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Abacate
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Awokado
In Latin
P. papyrus
Avocado
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Avocado
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Avocado season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Avocado Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Avocado are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
- Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Avocado
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Avocado pruning is done 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 Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.