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About Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Dwarf Papyrus


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Sedge or Rush  
Shrub  

Origin
World/Pandemic  
Melanesia  

Types
Papyrus  
-  

Number of Varieties
15  
99+
12  

Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
12-7  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Spreading  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
20.30 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
25.40 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Green, Brown  
Red, Green, Copper  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like  
Reniform  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
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  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers  
Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained  
Average Water Needs  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

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, Partial shade  

Pruning
-  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers  
slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Variety of soil types  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects  
Birds  

Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  

Part of Plant Used
-  
Leaves, Twigs  

Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  

Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus  
Copperleaf  

In Hindi
dwarf papyrus  
Copperleaf  

In German
Zwerg Papyrus  
Copperleaf  

In French
papyrus nain  
Copperleaf  

In Spanish
papiro enano  
copperleaf  

In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο  
Copperleaf  

In Portuguese
papiro anão  
Copperleaf  

In Polish
krasnolud papirus  
CopperLeaf  

In Latin
P. papyrus  
Copperleaf  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Poales  
Euphorbiales  

Family
Cyperaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  

Genus
Cyperus  
Acalypha  

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Acalypheae  

Subfamily
-  
Acalyphoideae  

Number of Species
700  
36
462  
99+

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf

Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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