Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Asia, India
Types
Papyrus
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
दालचीनी
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Zimt
In French
papyrus nain
Cannelle
In Spanish
papiro enano
Canela
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Canela
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Cynamon
In Latin
P. papyrus
cinnamomum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
-
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cinnamon
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Cinnamon Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Cinnamon are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cinnamon
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.