Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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 over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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, 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Capnoides
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Capnoides
In French
papyrus nain
capnoides
In Spanish
papiro enano
Capnoides
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Capnoides
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Capnoides
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Capnoides
In Latin
P. papyrus
capnoides
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Cyperaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Capnoides
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Capnoides Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Capnoides are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Capnoides
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.