Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
चेरी प्लम
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
cherry Plum
In French
papyrus nain
Prunus
In Spanish
papiro enano
cherry Plum
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
papiro anão
cherry Plum
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Cherry Plum
In Latin
P. papyrus
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cherry Plum
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.