Dwarf Papyrus

Cape Jasmine

About Dwarf Papyrus and Cape Jasmine

Dwarf Papyrus

Cape Jasmine

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

World/Pandemic

Eastern Asia

Types

Papyrus

G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'

Number of Varieties

1510

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands

Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-117-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Oval/Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm105.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm135.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

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

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Cuttings, Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

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, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Hay fever, Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative

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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus

GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus

Gardenia jasminoides

In German

Zwerg Papyrus

Gardenie

In French

papyrus nain

Cape Jasmine

In Spanish

papiro enano

Gardenia jasminoides

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο

Cape Jasmine

In Portuguese

papiro anão

Gardenia jasminoides

In Polish

krasnolud papirus

Gardenia jaśminowata

In Latin

P. papyrus

Gardenia mucronata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Gentianales

Family

Cyperaceae

Rubiaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Gardenia

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

700200

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Cape Jasmine

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Cape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Cape Jasmine. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Cape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cape Jasmine

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

Dwarf Papyrus and Cape Jasmine Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Cape Jasmine are as follows:

Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cape Jasmine

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.