Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
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
No pruning needed
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
बरमूडा घास
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Bermuda Gras
In French
papyrus nain
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
papiro enano
Grama
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
papiro anão
grama Bermuda
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
P. papyrus
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Bermuda Grass
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.