Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic
Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
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
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
काली लकड़ी
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Schwarzes Holz
In French
papyrus nain
Bois noir
In Spanish
papiro enano
Blackwood
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Madeira preta
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Czarne drewno
In Latin
P. papyrus
Press
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Blackwood
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Blackwood Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Blackwood are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Blackwood
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Blackwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Blackwood 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 Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.