Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Papyrus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Chincherinchee
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Kap-Milchstern
In French
papyrus nain
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
papiro enano
Chincherinchee
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
P. papyrus
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Chincherinchee
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.