Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Papyrus
Cleyera japonica ‘Tricolor’
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Used for making hedges, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
extracted oil, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a building material, Used as fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera 'Conthera'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Cleyera Japonica, Sakaki Tree, Japanese ternstroemia
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Cleyera
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Sakaki
In French
papyrus nain
Cleyera
In Spanish
papiro enano
Cleyera
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Cleyera
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Cleyera
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Cleyera
In Latin
P. papyrus
Ternstroemia Gymnanthera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cleyera
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cleyera is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Cleyera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cleyera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cleyera is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleyera is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Cleyera Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Cleyera physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cleyera height is 2,240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Cleyera are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Cleyera flower color: White and Yellow
- Cleyera leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cleyera
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cleyera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Cleyera 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 Cleyera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.