Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Papyrus
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
1-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
-
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Celosia
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Celosia
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Celosia
In French
papyrus nain
Celosia
In Spanish
papiro enano
Celosia
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Celosia
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Celosia
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
celosia
In Latin
P. papyrus
Celosia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Celosia
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celosia is Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Celosia Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Celosia are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Celosia
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.