Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Australia
Types
Papyrus
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Grafting, 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, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
-
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
बोतल ट्री
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Flaschenbaum
In French
papyrus nain
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
papiro enano
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Bottle Tree
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
P. papyrus
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Cyperus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Bottle Tree
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.