Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Papyrus
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
-
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
papyrus nain
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
papiro enano
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
P. papyrus
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Big leaf Maple
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.