Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Central America
Types
Papyrus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Hydrangea
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Hortensie
In French
papyrus nain
Hortensia
In Spanish
papiro enano
Hortensia
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Hortênsia
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Hortensja
In Latin
P. papyrus
Hibiscus
Family
Cyperaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Chaco
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Chaco Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Chaco are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Chaco
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.