Dwarf Papyrus

Boxberry

About Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry

Dwarf Papyrus

Boxberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

World/Pandemic

Argentina, Chile

Types

Papyrus

Number of Varieties

152

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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands

Hardwood forests, pine woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-117-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm90.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus

Gaultheria procumbens

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus

boxberry

In German

Zwerg Papyrus

boxberry

In French

papyrus nain

boxberry

In Spanish

papiro enano

boxberry

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο

boxberry

In Portuguese

papiro anão

boxberry

In Polish

krasnolud papirus

boxberry

In Latin

P. papyrus

Burning

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Ericales

Family

Cyperaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Gaultheria

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gaultherieae

Subfamily

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

700141

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Boxberry doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Boxberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry

Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.

Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry are as follows:

Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.