Dwarf Papyrus

Delicata Squash

About Dwarf Papyrus and Delicata Squash

Dwarf Papyrus

Delicata Squash

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Sedge or Rush

Vegetable

Origin

World/Pandemic

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Papyrus

Summer Squash, Winter Squash

Number of Varieties

151

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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands

Cold Regions, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-11-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm90.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

Yellow, Orange, Dark Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

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

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Pruning

Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers

Compost

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Downy mildew, Fungal 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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Food, 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

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus

CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

Peanut Squash, Squash

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus

देलिकाता स्क्वाश

In German

Zwerg Papyrus

Delicata Squash

In French

papyrus nain

Delicata Squash

In Spanish

papiro enano

Delicata Squash

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο

Delicata Σκουός

In Portuguese

papiro anão

Delicata Squash

In Polish

krasnolud papirus

Delicata Squash

In Latin

P. papyrus

delicata Cucurbitae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Cucurbitales

Family

Cyperaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

700100

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Delicata Squash

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

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Delicata Squash

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

Dwarf Papyrus and Delicata Squash Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Delicata Squash are as follows:

Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Delicata Squash

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Delicata Squash pruning is done . In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.