Dwarf Papyrus

Crossandra

About Dwarf Papyrus and Crossandra

Dwarf Papyrus

Crossandra

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Shrub

Origin

World/Pandemic

Southeastern Asia, India

Types

Papyrus

Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)

Number of Varieties

156

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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands

Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-1110-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

10-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm40.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

Orange, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers

Balanced liquid fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus

CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

Crossandra, firecracker flower

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus

Crossandra

In German

Zwerg Papyrus

Crossandra

In French

papyrus nain

Crossandra

In Spanish

papiro enano

Crossandra

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο

Crossandra

In Portuguese

papiro anão

Crossandra

In Polish

krasnolud papirus

Crossandra

In Latin

P. papyrus

Crossandra

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Scrophulariales

Family

Cyperaceae

Acanthaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Crossandra

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

70052

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Crossandra

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Crossandra? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Crossandra. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Crossandra doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Crossandra 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 Crossandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Crossandra

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

Dwarf Papyrus and Crossandra Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Crossandra are as follows:

Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Crossandra

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.