Dwarf Papyrus

Carambola

About Dwarf Papyrus and Carambola

Dwarf Papyrus

Carambola

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Fruit

Origin

World/Pandemic

Southeastern Asia

Types

Papyrus

Starfruit

Number of Varieties

152

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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-1110-14

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

11-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm610.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

Pink, Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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, Requires watering in the growing season

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

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers

Fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Kidney Stone

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, 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

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus

AVERRHOA carambola

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

Carambola, Starfruit

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus

carambola पेड़

In German

Zwerg Papyrus

Sternfrucht Baum

In French

papyrus nain

arbre carambole

In Spanish

papiro enano

árbol de carambola

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο

carambola δέντρο

In Portuguese

papiro anão

árvore de carambola

In Polish

krasnolud papirus

karambola drzewo

In Latin

P. papyrus

carambola ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Oxalidales

Family

Cyperaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Averrhoa

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

700180

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Carambola

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

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Carambola

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

Dwarf Papyrus and Carambola Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Carambola are as follows:

Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Carambola

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